Compounds

ABSTRACT

Compounds of formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     and related aspects.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to novel compounds, processes for the manufactureof such compounds, related intermediates, compositions comprising suchcompounds and the use of such compounds as cytidine triphosphatesynthase 1 inhibitors, particularly in the treatment or prophylaxis ofdisorders associated with cell proliferation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Nucleotides are a key building block for cellular metabolic processessuch as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)synthesis. There are two classes of nucleotides, that contain eitherpurine or pyrimidine bases, both of which are important for metabolicprocesses. Based on this, many therapies have been developed to targetdifferent aspects of nucleotide synthesis, with some inhibitinggeneration of purine nucleotides and some pyrimidine nucleotides orboth.

The pyrimidine nucleotide cytidine 5′ triphosphate (CTP) is a precursorrequired not just for the anabolism of DNA and RNA but alsophospholipids and sialyation of proteins. CTP originates from twosources: a salvage pathway and a de novo synthesis pathway that dependson two enzymes, the CTP synthases (or synthetases) 1 and 2 (CTPS1 andCTPS2) (Evans and Guy 2004; Higgins, et al. 2007; Ostrander, et al.1998).

CTPS1 and CTPS2 catalyse the conversion of uridine triphosphate (UTP)and glutamine into cytidine triphosphate (CTP) and L-glutamate:

Both enzymes have two domains, an N-terminal synthetase domain and aC-terminal glutaminase domain (Kursula, et al. 2006). The synthetasedomain transfers a phosphate from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to the4-position of UTP to create an activated intermediate, 4-phospho-UTP.The glutaminase domain generates ammonia from glutamine, via a covalentthioester intermediate with a conserved active site cysteine, generatingglutamate. This ammonium is transferred from the glutaminase domain tothe synthetase domain via a tunnel or can be derived from externalammonium. This ammonium is then used by the synthetase domain togenerate CTP from the 4-phospho-UTP (Lieberman, 1956).

Although CTPS exists as two isozymes in humans and other eukaryoticorganisms, CTPS1 and CTPS2, functional differences between the twoisozymes are not yet fully elucidated (van Kuilenburg, et al. 2000).

The immune system provides protection from infections and has thereforeevolved to rapidly respond to the wide variety of pathogens that theindividual may be exposed to. This response can take many forms, but theexpansion and differentiation of immune populations is a criticalelement and is hence closely linked to rapid cell proliferation. Withinthis, CTP synthase activity appears to play an important role in DNAsynthesis and the rapid expansion of lymphocytes following activation(Fairbanks, et al. 1995; van den Berg, et al. 1995).

Strong clinical validation that CTPS1 is the critical enzyme in humanlymphocyte proliferation came with the identification of aloss-of-function homozygous mutation (rs145092287) in this enzyme thatcauses a distinct and life-threatening immunodeficiency, characterizedby an impaired capacity of activated T- and B-cells to proliferate inresponse to antigen receptor-mediated activation. ActivatedCTPS1-deficient cells were shown to have decreased levels of CTP. NormalT-cell proliferation was restored in CTPS1-deficient cells by expressingwild-type CTPS1 or by addition of cytidine. CTPS1 expression was foundto be low in resting lymphocytes, but rapidly upregulated followingactivation of these cells. Expression of CTPS1 in other tissues wasgenerally low. CTPS2 seems to be ubiquitously expressed in a range ofcells and tissues but at low levels, and the failure of CTPS2, which isstill intact in the patients, to compensate for the mutated CTPS1,supports CTPS1 being the critical enzyme for the immune populationsaffected in the patients (Martin, et al. 2014).

Overall, these findings suggest that CTPS1 is a critical enzymenecessary to meet the demands for the supply of CTP required by severalimportant immune cell populations.

Normally the immune response is tightly regulated to ensure protectionfrom infection, whilst controlling any response targeting host tissues.In certain situations, the control of this process is not effective,leading to immune-mediated pathology. A wide range of human diseases arethought to be due to such inappropriate responses mediated by differentelements of the immune system.

Given the role that cell populations, such as T and B lymphocytes, arethought to play in a wide range of autoimmune and other diseases, CTPS1represents a target for a new class of immunosuppressive agents.Inhibition of CTPS1 therefore provides a novel approach to theinhibition of activated lymphocytes and selected other immune cellpopulations such as Natural Killer cells, Mucosal-Associated Invariant T(MAIT) and Invariant Natural Killer T cells, highlighted by thephenotype of the human mutation patients (Martin, et al. 2014).

Cancer can affect multiple cell types and tissues but the underlyingcause is a breakdown in the control of cell division. This process ishighly complex, requiring careful coordination of multiple pathways,many of which remain to be fully characterised. Cell division requiresthe effective replication of the cell's DNA and other constituents.Interfering with a cell's ability to replicate by targeting nucleic acidsynthesis has been a core approach in cancer therapy for many years.Examples of therapies acting in this way are 6-thioguanine,6-mecaptopurine, 5-fluorouracil, cytarabine, gemcitabine and pemetrexed.

As indicated above, pathways involved in providing the key buildingblocks for nucleic acid replication are the purine and pyrimidinesynthesis pathways, and pyrimidine biosynthesis has been observed to beup-regulated in tumors and neoplastic cells.

CTPS activity is upregulated in a range of tumour types of bothhaematological and non-haematological origin, although heterogeneity isobserved among patients. Linkages have also been made between highenzyme levels and resistance to chemotherapeutic agents.

Currently, the precise role that CTPS1 and CTPS2 may play in cancer isnot completely clear. Several non-selective CTPS inhibitors have beendeveloped for oncology indications up to phase I/II clinical trials, butwere stopped due to toxicity and efficacy issues.

Most of the developed inhibitors are nucleoside-analogue prodrugs(3-deazauridine, CPEC, carbodine), which are converted to the activetriphosphorylated metabolite by the kinases involved in pyrimidinebiosynthesis: uridine/cytidine kinase, nucleoside monophosphate-kinase(NMP-kinase) and nucleoside diphosphatekinase (NDP-kinase). Theremaining inhibitors (acivicin, DON) are reactive analogues ofglutamine, which irreversibly inhibit the glutaminase domain of CTPS.Gemcitibine is also reported to have some inhibitory activity againstCTPS (McClusky et al., 2016).

CTPS therefore appears to be an important target in the cancer field.The nature of all of the above compounds is such that effects on otherpathways are likely to contribute to the efficacy they show ininhibiting tumours.

Selective CTPS inhibitors therefore offer an attractive alternativeapproach for the treatment of tumours. Compounds with differentpotencies against CTPS1 and CTPS2 may offer important opportunities totarget different tumours depending upon their relative dependence onthese enzymes. CTPS1 has also been suggested to play a role in vascularsmooth muscle cell proliferation following vascular injury or surgery(Tang, et al. 2013).

As far as is known to date, no selective CTPS1 inhibitors have beendeveloped. Recently, the CTPS1 selective inhibitory peptide CTpep-3 hasbeen identified. The inhibitory effects of CTpep-3 however, were seen incell free assays but not in the cellular context. This was notunexpected though, since the peptide is unlikely to enter the cell andhence is not easily developable as a therapeutic (Sakamoto, et al.2017).

In summary, the available information and data strongly suggest thatinhibitors of CTPS1 will reduce the proliferation of a number of immuneand cancer cell populations, with the potential for an effect on otherselected cell types such as vascular smooth muscle cells as well.Inhibitors of CTPS1 may therefore be expected to have utility fortreatment or prophylaxis in a wide range of indications where thepathology is driven by these populations.

CTPS1 inhibitors represent a novel approach for inhibiting selectedcomponents of the immune system in various tissues, and the relatedpathologies or pathological conditions such as, in general terms,rejection of transplanted cells and tissues, Graft-related diseases ordisorders, allergies and autoimmune diseases. In addition, CTPS1inhibitors offer therapeutic potential in a range of cancer indicationsand in enhancing recovery from vascular injury or surgery and reducingmorbidity and mortality associated with neointima and restenosis.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃,        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is        optionally substituted by CH₃, or CF₃;    -   R₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl or        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo, CH₃, OCH₃, CF₃ or OCF₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH,        C₁₋₆haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄        and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached        form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo,            OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,            OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₁₋₆alkyl and NR₂₁R₂₂;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, Cl, C₁₋₂alkyl, CF₃, OCH₃ or CN;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,        hydroxy, C₁₋₄alkylOH, SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl, C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂,        NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl or NR₂₃R₂₄; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₁₂ may additionally be selected from CN, OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂ and            a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one nitrogen located at            the point of attachment to Ar2, or R₁₂ together with a            nitrogen atom to which it is attached forms an N-oxide            (N⁺—O⁻);    -   R₁₃ is H or halo;    -   R₂₁ is H, C(O)C₁₋₅alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₅alkyl;    -   R₂₂ is H or CH₃;    -   R₂₃ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl; and    -   R₂₄ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl.

Suitably, the invention provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, halo, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, OC₁₋₄ahaloalkyl.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃,        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₆alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₂ is H, C₁₋₂alkyl or C₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl or        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo and            OC₁₋₆alkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,        OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl,        OC₁₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN or C₂₋₄alkenyl; and

R₁₃ is H.

A compound of formula (I) may be provided in the form of a salt and/orsolvate thereof and/or derivative thereof. Suitably, the compound offormula (I) may be provided in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof. In particular,the compound of formula (I) may be provided in the form of apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate, such as apharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Also provided is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof, foruse as a medicament, in particular for use in the inhibition of CTPS1 ina subject or the prophylaxis or treatment of associated diseases ordisorders, such as those in which a reduction in T-cell and/or B-cellproliferation would be beneficial.

Further, there is provided a method for the inhibition of CTPS1 in asubject or the prophylaxis or treatment of associated diseases ordisorders, such as those in which a reduction in T-cell and/or B-cellproliferation would be beneficial, by administering to a subject in needthereof a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltand/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Additionally provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for theinhibition of CTPS1 in a subject or the prophylaxis or treatment ofassociated diseases or disorders, such as those in which a reduction inT-cell and/or B-cell proliferation would be beneficial.

Suitably the disease or disorder is selected from: inflammatory skindiseases such as psoriasis or lichen planus; acute and/or chronic GVHDsuch as steroid resistant acute GVHD; acute lymphoproliferative syndrome(ALPS); systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis or cutaneouslupus; and transplantation. In addition, the disease or disorder may beselected from myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, andscleroderma/systemic sclerosis.

Also provided is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof, foruse in the treatment of cancer.

Further, there is provided a method for treating cancer in a subject, byadministering to a subject in need thereof a compound of formula (I) ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof.

Additionally provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentof cancer in a subject.

Also provided is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof, foruse in enhancing recovery from vascular injury or surgery and reducingmorbidity and mortality associated with neointima and restenosis in asubject.

Further, there is provided a method for enhancing recovery from vascularinjury or surgery and reducing morbidity and mortality associated withneointima and restenosis in a subject, by administering to a subject inneed thereof a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Additionally provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for enhancingrecovery from vascular injury or surgery and reducing morbidity andmortality associated with neointima and restenosis in a subject.

Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound offormula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvatethereof and/or derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier or excipient.

Also provided are processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) andnovel intermediates of use in the preparation of compounds of formula(I).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃;        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is        optionally substituted by CH₃, or CF₃;    -   R₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl or        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo, CH₃, OCH₃, CF₃ or OCF₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH,        C₁₋₆haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄        and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached        form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo,            OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,            OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₁₋₆alkyl and NR₂₁R₂₂;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, Cl, C₁₋₂alkyl, CF₃, OCH₃ or CN;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        An and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,        hydroxy, C₁₋₄alkylOH, SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl, C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂,        NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl or NR₂₃R₂₄; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₁₂ may additionally be selected from CN, OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂ and            a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one nitrogen located at            the point of attachment to Ar2, or R₁₂ together with a            nitrogen atom to which it is attached forms an N-oxide            (N⁺—O⁻);    -   R₁₃ is H or halo;    -   R₂₁ is H, C(O)C₁₋₅alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₅alkyl;    -   R₂₂ is H or CH₃;    -   R₂₃ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl; and    -   R₂₄ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl;

or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Suitably, the invention provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, halo, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃;        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₂ is H, C₁₋₂alkyl or C₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl or        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo and            OC₁₋oalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,        OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN or C₂₋₄alkenyl; and    -   R₁₃ is H;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

The term ‘alkyl’ as used herein, such as in C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₅alkyl orC₁₋₆alkyl, whether alone or forming part of a larger group such as anOalkyl group (e.g. OC₁₋₃alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl and OC₁₋₅alkyl), is a straightor a branched fully saturated hydrocarbon chain containing the specifiednumber of carbon atoms. Examples of alkyl groups include the C₁₋₅alkylgroups methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl,sec-butyl, tert-butyl and n-pentyl, sec-pentyl and 3-pentyl, inparticular the C₁₋₃alkyl groups methyl, ethyl, n-propyl and iso-propyl.Reference to “propyl” includes n-propyl and iso-propyl, and reference to“butyl” includes n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl and tert-butyl. Examplesof Oalkyl groups include the OC₁₋₄alkyl groups methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy(which includes n-propoxy and iso-propoxy) and butoxy (which includesn-butoxy, iso-butoxy, sec-butoxy and tert-butoxy). Coalkyl groups asused herein, whether alone or forming part of a larger group such as anOC₆alkyl group is a straight or a branched fully saturated hydrocarbonchain containing six carbon atoms. Examples of C₆alkyl groups includen-hexyl, 2-methylpentyl, 3-methylpentyl, 2,2-dimethylbutyl and2,3-dimethylbutyl.

The term ‘alkylene’ as used herein, such as inC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, C₁₋₂alkyleneOC₁₋₂alkyl orOC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl is a bifunctional straight or a branchedfully saturated hydrocarbon chain containing the specified number ofcarbon atoms. Examples of C₀₋₂alkylene groups are where the group isabsent (i.e. C₀), methylene (C₁) and ethylene (C₂).

The term ‘alkenyl’ as used herein, such as in C₂₋₄alkenyl, is a straightor branched hydrocarbon chain containing the specified number of carbonatoms and a carbon-carbon double bond.

The term tycloalkyr as used herein, such as in C₃₋₅cycloalkyl orC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, whether alone or forming part of a larger group such asOC₃₋₅cycloalkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl is a fully saturatedhydrocarbon ring containing the specified number of carbon atoms.Examples of cycloalkyl groups include the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl groupscyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl, in particular theC₃₋₅cycloalkyl groups cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl and cyclopentyl:

The term teterocycloalkyr as used herein, such as inC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl is a fullysaturated hydrocarbon ring containing the specified number of carbonatoms and may include the carbon atom through which the cycloalkyl groupis attached, wherein at least one of the carbon atoms in the ring isreplaced by a heteroatom such as N, S or O. As required by valency, thenitrogen atom(s) may be connected to a hydrogen atom to form an NHgroup. Alternatively the nitrogen atom(s) may be substituted (such asone nitrogen atom is substituted), for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H,C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group,C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such asC(O)OtBu. Wherein a ring heteroatom is S, the term teterocycloalkyrincludes wherein the S atom(s) is substituted (such as one S atom issubstituted) by one or two oxygen atoms (i.e. S(O) or S(O)₂).Alternatively, any sulphur atom(s) in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring isnot substituted.

Examples of C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl groups include those comprising oneheteroatom such as containing one heteroatom (e.g. oxygen) or containingtwo heteroatoms (e.g. two oxygen atoms or one oxygen atom and onenitrogen atom). Particular examples of C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprisingone oxygen atom include oxiranyl, oxetanyl, 3-dioxolanyl, morpholinyl,1,4-oxathianyl, tetrahydropyranyl, 1,4-thioxanyl and 1,3,5-trioxanyl.Examples of C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl include those comprising one oxygenatom such as containing one oxygen atom, or containing two oxygen atoms.Particular examples of C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one oxygen atominclude oxiranyl, oxetanyl, 3-dioxolanyl, morpholinyl, 1,4-oxathianyl,tetrahydropyranyl, 1,4-thioxanyl and 1,3,5-trioxanyl.

In one embodiment, the term ‘heterocycloalkyl’ as used herein, such asin C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl is a fully saturated hydrocarbon ring containingthe specified number of carbon atoms and may include the carbon atomthrough which the cycloalkyl group is attached, wherein at least one ofthe carbon atoms in the ring is replaced by a heteroatom such as N, S orO. Examples of C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl groups include those comprising oneheteroatom such as containing one heteroatom (e.g. oxygen) or containingtwo heteroatoms (e.g. two oxygen atoms or one oxygen atom and onenitrogen atom).

The heterocycloalkyl groups may have the following structures:

wherein each Q is a heteroatom independently selected from O, N or S.When Q is N, as required by valency, the nitrogen atom(s) may beconnected to a hydrogen atom to form an NH group. Alternatively thenitrogen atom(s) may be substituted (such as one nitrogen atom issubstituted), for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. When any Qis S, the S atoms can be substituted (such as one S atom is substituted)by one or two oxygen atoms (i.e. S(O) or S(O)₂). Alternatively, anysulphur atom(s) in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.

The heterocycloalkyl groups may also have the following structures:

wherein each Q is independently selected from O, N or S, such as O or N.When Q is N, as required by valency, the nitrogen atom(s) may beconnected to a hydrogen atom to form an NH group. Alternatively thenitrogen atom(s) may be substituted (such as one nitrogen atom issubstituted), for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. When any Qis S, the S atoms can be substituted (such as one S atom is substituted)by one or two oxygen atoms (i.e. S(O) or S(O)₂). Alternatively, anysulphur atom(s) in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.

When A is —C(═O)NH and R₄ and/or R₅ is C₀alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,or when R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, any heteroatom in theheterocycloalkyl may not be directly connected to the carbon to which R₄and R₅ are connected.

Suitably, heterocycloalkyl is a fully saturated hydrocarbon ringcontaining the specified number of carbon atoms wherein at least one ofthe carbon atoms is replaced by a heteroatom such as N, S or O whereinas required by valency, any nitrogen atom is connected to a hydrogenatom, and wherein the S atom is not present as an oxide.

The term ‘halo’ or ‘halogen’ as used herein, refers to fluorine,chlorine, bromine or iodine. Particular examples of halo are fluorineand chlorine, especially fluorine.

The term ‘haloalky’ as used herein, such as in C₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as inC₁₋₄haloalkyl, whether alone or forming part of a larger group such asan Ohaloalkyl group, such as in OC₁₋₆haloalkyl,such as inOC₁₋₄haloalkyl, is a straight or a branched fully saturated hydrocarbonchain containing the specified number of carbon atoms and at least onehalogen atom, such as fluoro or chloro, especially fluoro. An example ofhaloalkyl is CF₃. Further examples of haloalkyl are CHF₂ and CH₂CF₃.Examples of Ohaloalkyl include OCF₃, OCHF₂ and OCH₂CF₃.

The term ‘6-membered aryl’ as used herein refers to a phenyl ring.

The term ‘6-membered heteroaryl’ as used herein refers to 6-memberedaromatic rings containing at least one heteroatom (e.g. nitrogen).Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryls include one nitrogen atom (pyridinyl),two nitrogen atoms (pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl) and threenitrogen atoms (triazinyl).

The phrase ‘in the para position relative to the amide’ as used herein,such as in relation to the position of Ar2, means that compounds withthe following substructure are formed:

wherein W₁ may be N, CH, CR₁₀ or CR₁₁, and W₂ may be N, CH or CR₁₂ asallowed by the definitions provided for compounds of formula (I). W₂ mayalso be CR₁₃ as allowed by the definitions provided for compounds offormula (I).

The terms ‘ortho’ and ‘meta’ as used herein, such as when used inrespect of defining the position of R₁₂ on Ar2 is with respect to Ar1,means that the following structures may form:

The phrase ‘A is an amide linker having the following structure:—C(═O)NH— or —NHC(═O)—’ means the following structures form:

In one embodiment, A is —C(═O)NH—. In another embodiment, A is—NHC(═O)—.

In one embodiment X is N. In another embodiment, X is CH.

In one embodiment, Y is N. In another embodiment, Y is CR₂.

In one embodiment, Z is N. In another embodiment, Z is CR₃.

Suitably, X is N, Y is CR₂ and Z is CR₃. Alternatively, X is CH, Y is Nand Z is CR₃. Alternatively, X is CH, Y is CR₂ and Z is CR₃.Alternatively, X is CH, Y is CR₂ and Z is N. Alternatively, X is N, Y isCR₂ and Z is N.

In one embodiment of the invention R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl. When R₁ isC₁₋₅alkyl, R₁ may be methyl, ethyl, propyl (n-propyl or isopropyl),butyl (n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl) or pentyl (e.g.n-pentyl, sec-pentyl or 3-pentyl).

In a second embodiment of the invention R₁ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkylwhich cycloalkyl is optionally substituted by CH₃. In some embodiments,R₁ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl. In other embodiments, R₁ isC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is substituted by CH₃. R₁may be C₃₋₅cycloalkyl, which cycloalkyl is optionally substituted byCH₃. R₁ may be C₁alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, which cycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted by CH₃. R₁ may be C₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, which cycloalkylis optionally substituted by CH₃. R₁ may be C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl,which cycloalkyl is optionally substituted by CH₃. R₁ may beC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, which cycloalkyl is optionally substituted byCH₃. R₁ may be C₀₋₂alkyleneC₅cycloalkyl, which cycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted by CH₃. Suitably, where C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl isoptionally substituted by CH₃, the CH₃ is at the point of attachment ofthe C₃₋₅cycloalkyl to the C₀₋₂alkylene.

In a third embodiment, R₁ is CF₃.

Suitably R₁ is cyclopropyl, cyclopropyl substituted by CH₃ at the pointof attachment, cyclobutyl, CH₃ or CH₂CH₃. In particular R₁ iscyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, CH₃ or CH₂CH₃, especially cyclopropyl.

In one embodiment, R₂ is H. In a second embodiment, R₂ is halo such asF, Cl or Br, e.g. Cl or Br. In a third embodiment, R₂ is C₁₋₂alkyl. WhenR₂ is C₁₋₂alkyl, R₂ may be methyl or ethyl, such as methyl. In a fourthembodiment, R₂ is OC₁₋₂alkyl. When R₂ is OC₁₋₂alkyl, may be OCH₃ or OEt,such as OCH₃. In a fifth embodiment, R₂ is C₁₋₂haloalkyl. When R₂ isC₁₋₂haloalkyl, R₂ may be CF₃ or CH₂CF₃, such as CF₃. In a sixthembodiment, R₂ is OC₁₋₂haloalkyl. When R₂ is OC₁₋₂haloalkyl, R₂ may beOCF₃ or OCH₂CF₃, such as OCF₃.

Suitably, R₂ is H, CH₃ or CF₃, such as H or CH₃, in particular H.

In one embodiment R₃ is H. In a second embodiment R₃ is halo, inparticular chloro or fluoro, especially fluoro. In a third embodiment,R₃ is CH₃. In a fourth embodiment, R₃ is OCH₃. In a fifth embodiment, R₃is CF₃. In a sixth embodiment, R₃ is OCF₃.

Suitably, R₃ is H, halo in particular chloro or fluoro, especiallyfluoro, CH₃ or CF₃. More suitably, R₃ is H or F, such as H.

Suitably, at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H.

In one embodiment, R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which theyare attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl orcyclopentyl in particular cyclopropyl or cyclopentyl. In a secondembodiment, R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, such as a heterocyclohexyl, inparticular a tetrahydropyranyl. Any nitrogen atom such as one nitrogenatom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may be substituted, for example byC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl suchas C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, anFmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkylsuch as C(O)OtBu. Suitably, any nitrogen atom in theC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted. In a third embodiment, R₄is C₁₋₆alkyl, in particular C₁₋₄alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, propyl(n-propyl or isopropyl) or butyl (n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl ortert-butyl). In a fourth embodiment, R₄ is C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, inparticular C₁₋₂alkyleneOC₁₋₂alkyl such as C₁alkyleneOC₁alkyl,C₂alkyleneOC₁alkyl, C₁alkyleneOC₂alkyl or C₂alkyleneOC₂alkyl. In a fifthembodiment, R₄ is H. In a sixth embodiment, R₄ is halo, such as chloroor fluoro, especially fluoro. In a seventh embodiment, R₄ isC₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as CF₃ or CH₂CF₃. In an eighth embodiment, R₄ isC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl such as C₃₋₆cycloalkyl,C₁alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₄cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₅cycloalkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₆cycloalkyl. In a ninthembodiment, R₄ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl such asC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,C₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃heterocycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₄hetero-cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₅heterocycloalkyl orC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆heterocycloalkyl. Suitably the heterocycloalkyl is aheterocyclopropyl, heterocyclobutyl, heterocyclopentyl orheterocyclohexyl ring such as a heterocyclohexyl ring. Suitably, theheterocyclopentyl ring is tetrahydrofuranyl or pyrrolidinyl. Suitably,the heterocyclohexyl ring is tetrahydropyranyl or piperidinyl. Anynitrogen atom such as one nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ringmay be substituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. Suitably,any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.In a tenth embodiment, R₄ is C₁₋oalkylOH, such as CH₂OH or CH₂CH₂OH. Inan eleventh embodiment, R₄ is OC₁₋ohaloalkyl, such as OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,such as OCF₃ or OCHF₂. In a twelfth embodiment, R₄ isOC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl such as OC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₁alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, OC₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₄cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆cycloalkyl or OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆cycloalkyl. In a thirteenthembodiment, R₄ is OC₁₋₆alkyl, in particular OC₁₋₄alkyl such as methoxy,ethoxy, propoxy (n-propoxy or isopropoxy) or butoxy (n-butoxy,isobutoxy, sec-butoxy or tert-butoxy). In a fourteenth embodiment, R₄ isOC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl such as OC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₁alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃heterocycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneCahetero-cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆heterocycloalkyl or OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆heterocycloalkyl.Suitably the heterocycloalkyl is a heterocyclopropyl, heterocyclobutyl,heterocyclopentyl or heterocyclohexyl ring such as a heterocyclohexylring. Suitably, the heterocyclopentyl ring is tetrahydrofuranyl orpyrrolidinyl. Suitably, the heterocyclohexyl ring is tetrahydropyranylor piperidinyl. Any nitrogen atom such as one nitrogen atom in theC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may be substituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such asC(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmocgroup, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl suchas C(O)OtBu. Suitably, any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkylring is not substituted. In a fifteenth embodiment, R₄ is NR₂₁R₂₂.

When A is —NHC(═O)— or —C(═O)NH—, suitably, R₄ is H, C₁₋₆alkyl,C₁₋₆haloalkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl. When A is —NHC(═O)—, suitably R₄may additionally be selected from halo, OC₁₋₆haloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₁₋₆alkyl or NR₂₁R₂₂.

Suitably R₄ is H, fluoro, CH₃, ethyl, OCH₃ or CH₂CH₂OCH₃, such asfluoro, ethyl, OCH₃ or CH₂CH₂OCH₃.

Suitably R₄ is H, CH₃, ethyl or CH₂CH₂OCH₃, in particular CH₃ or ethyl.

Suitably R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a cyclopropyl or cyclopentyl, in particular a cyclopentyl.

Suitably R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a heterocyclohexyl, such as tetrahydropyranyl orpiperidinyl, especially tetrahydropyranyl. Any nitrogen atom such as onenitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may be substituted, forexample by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylarylsuch as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkylor C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. Suitably, any nitrogen atom inthe C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.

Suitably R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a heterocyclobutyl, such as azetidinyl. Any nitrogen atomsuch as one nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may besubstituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. Suitably,any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.

When R₄ is NR₂₁R₂₂, in one embodiment R₂₁ is H. In a second embodimentR₂₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, especially methyl. Ina third embodiment R₂₁ is C(O)C₁₋₅alkyl, such as C(O)CH₃. In a fourthembodiment R₂₁ is C(O)OC₁₋₅alkyl, such as C(O)OCH₃ or C(O)Otert-butyl.

When R₄ is NR₂₁R₂₂, in one embodiment R₂₂ is H. In a second embodimentR₂₂ is methyl.

For example, R₄ is NH₂, N(CH₃)₂, NHC(O)CH₃, NHC(O)OCH₃,NHC(O)Otert-butyl and CH₂CH₂OH, especially, N(CH₃)₂, NHC(O)CH₃,NHC(O)OCH₃.

Suitably, R₂₁ is C(O)OCH₃ and R₂₂ is H. Suitably, R₂₁ is C(O)CH₃ and R₂₂is H. Suitably, R₂₁ and R₂₂ are both CH₃. Suitably, R₂₁ and R₂₂ are bothH.

In one embodiment R₅ is C₁₋₆alkyl, in particular C₁₋₄alkyl such asmethyl, ethyl, propyl (n-propyl or isopropyl) or butyl (n-butyl,isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl). In a second embodiment R₅ isC₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, in particular C₁₋₂alkyleneOC₁₋₂alkyl such asC₁alkyleneOC₁alkyl, C₂alkyleneOC₁alkyl, C₁alkyleneOC₂alkyl orC₂alkyleneOC₂alkyl. In a third embodiment R₅ is H. In a fourthembodiment, R₅ is halo, such as chloro or fluoro, especially fluoro. Ina fifth embodiment, R₅ is C₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as CF₃ or CH₂CF₃. In asixth embodiment, R₅ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl such asC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₁alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneatcycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₅cycloalkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₆cycloalkyl. In a seventhembodiment, R₅ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl such asC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,C₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃heterocycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₄hetero-cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₅heterocycloalkyl orC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆heterocycloalkyl. Suitably the heterocycloalkyl is aheterocyclopropyl, heterocyclobutyl, heterocyclopentyl orheterocyclohexyl ring such as a heterocyclohexyl ring. Suitably, theheterocyclopentyl ring is tetrahydrofuranyl or pyrrolidinyl. Suitably,the heterocyclohexyl ring is tetrahydropyranyl or piperidinyl. Anynitrogen atom such as one nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ringmay be substituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. Suitably,any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.In an eighth embodiment, R₅ is C₁₋oalkylOH, such as CH₂OH or CH₂CH₂OH.In a ninth embodiment, R₅ is OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,such as OCF₃ or OCHF₂. In a tenth embodiment, R₅ isOC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl such as OC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₁alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, OC₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₄cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₅cycloalkyl or OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆cycloalkyl. In an eleventhembodiment, R₅ is OC₁₋₆alkyl, in particular OC₁₋₄alkyl such as methoxy,ethoxy, propoxy (n-propoxy or isopropoxy) or butoxy (n-butoxy,isobutoxy, sec-butoxy or tert-butoxy). In a twelfth embodiment, R₅ isOC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl such as OC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₁alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃heterocycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₄hetero-cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₅heterocycloalkyl or OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₆heterocycloalkyl.Suitably the heterocycloalkyl is a heterocyclopropyl, heterocyclobutyl,heterocyclopentyl or heterocyclohexyl ring such as a heterocyclohexylring. Suitably, the heterocyclopentyl ring is tetrahydrofuranyl orpyrrolidinyl. Suitably, the heterocyclohexyl ring is tetrahydropyranylor piperidinyl. Any nitrogen atom such as one nitrogen atom in theC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may be substituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such asC(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmocgroup, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl suchas C(O)OtBu. Suitably, any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkylring is not substituted. In a thirteenth embodiment, R₅ is NR₂₁R₂₂.

When A is —NHC(═O)— or —C(═O)NH—, suitably, R₅ is H, C₁₋₆alkyl,C₁₋₆haloalkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl. When A is —NHC(═O)—, suitably R₅may additionally be selected from halo, OC₁₋₆haloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,OC₁₋₆alkyl or NR₂₁R₂₂.

When R₅ is NR₂₁R₂₂, in one embodiment R₂₁ is H. In a second embodimentR₂₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, especially methyl. Ina third embodiment R₂₁ is C(O)C₁₋₅alkyl, such as C(O)CH₃. In a fourthembodiment R₂₁ is C(O)OC₁₋₅alkyl, such as C(O)OCH₃ or C(O)Otert-butyl.

When R₅ is NR₂₁R₂₂, in one embodiment R₂₂ is H. In a second embodimentR₂₂ is methyl.

For example, R₅ is NH₂, N(CH₃)₂, NHC(O)CH₃, NHC(O)OCH₃,NHC(O)Otert-butyl and CH₂CH₂OH, especially, N(CH₃)₂, NHC(O)CH₃,NHC(O)OCH₃.

Suitably, R₂₁ is C(O)OCH₃ and R₂₂ is H. Suitably, R₂₁ is C(O)CH₃ and R₂₂is H. Suitably, R₂₁ and R₂₂ are both CH₃. Suitably, R₂₁ and R₂₂ are bothH.

Suitably R₅ is H, F, CH₃ or ethyl such as H, CH₃ or ethyl.

Suitably R₄ is H, CH₃, ethyl or CH₂CH₂OCH₃ and R₅ is H, CH₃ or ethyl, inparticular R₄ is CH₃, or ethyl and R₅ is H, methyl or ethyl. Forexample, R₄ and R₅ are H, R₄ and R₅ are methyl, R₄ and R₅ are ethyl orR₄ is CH₂CH₂OCH₃ and R₅ is H.

Suitably, R₄ is F and R₅ is ethyl.

Suitably, R₄ is F and R₅ is F.

Suitably, R₄ is ethyl and R₅ is H.

Suitably R₄ and R₅ are arranged in the following configuration:

In one embodiment Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl, i.e. phenyl. In a secondembodiment Ar1 is a 6-membered heteroaryl, in particular containing onenitrogen atom (pyridyl) or two nitrogen atoms (pyridazinyl, pyrimidinylor pyrazinyl).

In particular Ar1 is phenyl, 2-pyridyl or 3-pyridyl, such as phenyl or2-pyridyl. The position numbering for Ar1 is in respect of the amide,with the carbon at the point of attachment designated position 1 andother numbers providing the relative location of the nitrogen atoms, forexample:

In one embodiment R₁₀ is H. In a second embodiment R₁₀ is halo, forexample fluoro or chloro. In a third embodiment R₁₀ is C₁₋₃alkyl such asC₁₋₂alkyl, such as CH₃ or ethyl. In a fourth embodiment R₁₀ isOC₁₋₂alkyl, such as OCH₃ or ethoxy. In a fifth embodiment R₁₀ isOC₁₋₂haloalkyl, such as OCF₃. In a sixth embodiment R₁₀ is CN. In aseventh embodiment, R₁₀ is C₁₋₂haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Suitably R₁₀ is H, fluoro, chloro, CH₃, CF₃, OCH₃, OCF₃ or CN, such asH, fluoro, chloro, CH₃, OCH₃, OCF₃ or CN, in particular H, fluoro,chloro, OCH₃, OCF₃ or CN especially H or fluoro.

Suitably, R₁₀ is H, F or CH₃.

In one embodiment R₁₁ is H. In a second embodiment R₁₁ is F. In a thirdembodiment, R₁₁ is C₁₋₂alkyl such as CH₃ or Et, such as CH₃. In a fourthembodiment R₁₁ is OCH₃. In a fifth embodiment,

R₁₁ is Cl. In a sixth embodiment, R₁₁ is Et. In a seventh embodiment,R₁₁ is CF₃. In an eighth embodiment, R₁₁ is CN.

Suitably, R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃, such as H, F or CH₃, such as H or F,such as H.

In one embodiment, R₁₀ is in the ortho position with respect to theamide. In another embodiment, R₁₀ is in the meta position with respectto the amide. Suitably R₁₀ is in the ortho position with respect to theamide.

In one embodiment, R₁₁ is in the ortho position with respect to theamide. In another embodiment, R₁₁ is in the meta position with respectto the amide. Suitably R₁₁ is in the ortho position with respect to theamide.

In one embodiment Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl, i.e. phenyl. In a secondembodiment Ar2 is a 6-membered heteroaryl, in particular containing onenitrogen atom (pyridyl) or two nitrogen atoms (pyridazinyl, pyrimidinylor pyrazinyl).

The position numbering for Ar2 is in respect of the point of attachmentto Ar1, for example:

In particular Ar2 is 3-pyridyl or 2,5-pyrazinyl, especially2,5-pyrazinyl.

In one embodiment R₁₂ is H. In a second embodiment R₁₂ is halo, forexample fluoro or chloro. In a third embodiment R₁₂ is C₁₋₄alkyl, suchas methyl, ethyl, propyl (n-propyl or isopropyl) or butyl (n-butyl,isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl). In a fourth embodiment R₁₂ isOC₁₋₄alkyl, such as OCH₃, ethoxy, isopropoxy or n-propoxy. In a fifthembodiment R₁₂ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, such as OC₃₋₅cycloalkyl(e.g. cyclopropoxy or cyclobutoxy), OC₁alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl orOC₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl. In a sixth embodiment R₁₂ is CN. In a seventhembodiment R₁₂ is C₁₋₄haloalkyl, such as CF₃. In an eighth embodimentR₁₂ is OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, such as OCF₃, OCHF₂ or OCH₂CF₃. In a ninthembodiment, R₁₂ is C₂₋₄alkenyl such as C(═CH₂)CH₃. In a tenthembodiment, R₁₂ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl such as C₃₋₅cycloalkyl,C₁alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, C₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₄cycloalkyl orC₀₋₂alkyleneC₅cycloalkyl. In an eleventh embodiment, R₁₂ is hydroxy. Ina twelfth embodiment, R₁₂ is C₁₋₄alkylOH such as CH₂OH. In a thirteenthembodiment, R₁₂ is SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl such as SO₂CH₃. In a fourteenthembodiment, R₁₂ is C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂ such as C(O)N(CH₃)₂. In a fifteenthembodiment, R₁₂ is NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl. In a sixteenth embodiment, R₁₂ isNR₂₃R₂₄. In a seventeenth embodiment, R₁₂ is OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂. In aneighteenth embodiment, R₁₂ is a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising onenitrogen located at the point of attachment to Ar2. Suitably theheterocycloalkyl is a heterocyclopropyl, heterocyclobutyl,heterocyclopentyl or heterocyclohexyl ring such as a heterocyclohexylring. Suitably, the heterocyclopentyl ring is pyrrolidinyl. Suitably,the heterocyclohexyl ring is piperidinyl or piperazinyl. Any nitrogenatom such as one nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring may besubstituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu. Suitably,any nitrogen atom in the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring is not substituted.In a nineteenth embodiment, R₁₂ together with a nitrogen atom to whichit is attached forms an N-oxide (N⁺—O⁻).

When A is —NHC(═O)— or —C(═O)NH—, suitably, R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 inthe ortho or meta position relative to Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo,C₁₋₄alkyl, C₀₋₄alkenyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, hydroxy,C₁₋₄alkylOH, SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl, C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂, NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl orNR₂₃R₂₄.

When A is —NHC(═O)—, suitably R₁₂ may additionally be selected from CN,OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂ and a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one nitrogenlocated at the point of attachment to Ar2, or R₁₂ together with anitrogen atom to which it is attached forms an N-oxide (N⁺—O⁻).

The present invention provides N-oxides of the compound of formula (I).Suitably, when R₁₂ together with a nitrogen atom to which it is attachedforms an N-oxide (N⁺—O⁻), the example following structures are formed:

R₁₂ is suitably H, F, Cl, CH₃, OCH₃, OEt, OiPr, OCyclopropyl, CN, CF₃,OCHF₂ or OCH₂CF₃. In particular, R₁₂ is Cl, CN, CF₃, OCHF₂, OCH₂CF₃,OCH₃, OEt, OiPr, OCyclopropyl, such as CF₃, OCHF₂, OCH₂CF₃, OCH₃, OEt,OiPr, OCyclopropyl, e.g. OEt.

R₁₂ is suitably H, F, Cl, CH₃, iPr, OCH₃, OEt, OiPr, OCyclopropyl, CN,CF₃, OCHF₂, OCH₂CF₃, C₃cycloalkyl or C(═CH₂)CH₃. In particular, R₁₂ isCl, iPr, OCH₃, OEt, OiPr, OCyclopropyl, CN, CF₃, OCHF₂, OCH₂CF₃,C₃cycloalkyl or C(═CH₂)CH₃, such as Cl, OCH₃, OEt, OiPr, OCyclopropyl,CF₃, OCHF₂, OCH₂CF₃ or C₃cycloalkyl, e.g. OEt.

When A is —C(═O)NH—, suitably R₁₂ is CF₃, OEt or OiPr, such as OEt orOiPr. Suitably R₁₂ is in the meta position of Ar2. Alternatively, R₁₂ isin the ortho position of Ar2. In one embodiment, R₁₃ is H. In anotherembodiment, R₁₃ is halo such as F or Cl, suitably F.

In one embodiment, R₁₃ is in the ortho position with respect to Ar1. Inanother embodiment, R₁₃ is in the para position with respect to Ar1. Inanother embodiment, R₁₃ is in the meta position with respect to Ar1.

In one embodiment, R₂₃ is H. In another embodiment, R₂₃ is C₁₋₂alkylsuch as methyl.

In one embodiment, R₂₄ is H. In another embodiment R₂₄ is C₁₋₂alkyl suchas methyl.

Suitably, R₂₃ is H and R₂₄ is ethyl. Suitably, R₂₃ is CH₃ and R₂₄ isCH₃.

Desirably, a compound of formula (I) does not include2-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide.

In one embodiment, at least one of R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ is other thanH.

Suitably, at least one of R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ is other than H.

More suitably, when R₁ is methyl, at least one of R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂and R₁₃ is other than H.

Throughout the specification Ar1 and Ar2 may be depicted as follows:

All depictions with respect to Ar1 are equivalent and all depictionswith respect to Ar2 are equivalent, unless the context requiresotherwise, depictions of Ar1 and Ar2 should not be taken to exclude thepresence of heteroatoms or substitutions.

The present invention provides the compounds described in any one ofExamples P1 to P111.

The present invention also provides the compounds described in any oneof Examples P112 to P115.

The present invention also provides the compounds described in any oneof Examples P116 to P225.

The present invention provides the following compounds:

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyI)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopentanecarboxamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyhpyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6-methylpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) phenyl)-2-ethylbutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

N-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(2-(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5′-ethoxy-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(5-(6-(trifluoromethyhpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(2-chloro-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(2-cyano-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,6-difluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,3-dimethylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,5-dimethylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-5-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yI)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(5-methylpyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(3′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)propanamide;

N-(3′-chloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(3′-cyano-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(3′-ethoxy-[1,t-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2-((1-methylcyclopropane)-1-sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-(2-(ethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(ethylsulfonamido) pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(ethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2yl)phenyl)propanamide;

N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide;

2-(2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)butanamide;

N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyI)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

N-(4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) phenyl)-4-methoxybutanamide;and

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide.

The present invention also provides the following compounds:

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-fluorobutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(S)-fluorobutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide;and

4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide.

The present invention also provides the following compounds:

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide;

N-((2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yhbenzamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(5-(6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-(trifluoromethyhpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yI)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(6-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(dimethylamino)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-(trifluoromethyhpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)cyclopentane-1-carboxamide;

4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;

tert-butyl4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamoyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate;

4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;

tert-butyl3-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamoyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate;

tert-butyl4-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yhcarbamoyl)-4-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate;

4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4-methoxybutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-methoxybutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybutanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

N-(5-chloro-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhbutanamide;

N-(5-chloro-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(3-fluoro-5-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylphenyl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylbutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-3-methylbutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-methylbutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-3-methylbutanamide;

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) phenyl)-2-methoxyacetamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-(R)-butanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-(S)-butanamide;

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide;

N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide;

N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(5-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

N-(4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide;

4-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido) pyridin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyrid in-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-(trifluoromethyhpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido) pyridin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl) butanamide;

N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yhbutanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)butanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;2-(6-(ethylsulfonamido) pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;2-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide;2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide;

4-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methylbutanamide;

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methoxyacetamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methoxypropanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-fluorobutanamide;

2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(S)-fluorobutanamide;

2-(4-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) pyridin-2-yl)butanamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropyl)-4-(6-ethontpyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-2-fluoro-4-(5-(trifluoromethyhpyridin-3-yl)benzamide;

4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-2-fluorobenzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)benzamide;

4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propyhbenzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(6-(trifluoromethyhpyrazin-2-yl)benzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzamide;

N-(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzamide;

N-(2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhbutan-2-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzamide;

N-(2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yhpropan-2-yl)-2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzamide;

N-(2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yhpropan-2-yl)-4-(6-(trifluoromethyhpyrazin-2-yl)benzamide;

N-(1-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzamide;

N-(1-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-(R)-fluorobenzamide;and

N-(1-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yhpropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-(S)-fluorobenzamide.

The compounds of the invention may be provided in the form of apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof. In particular, the compound of formula (I) may beprovided in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/orsolvate, such as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Compounds of the invention of particular interest are thosedemonstrating an IC₅₀ of 1 uM or lower, especially 100 nM or lower, inrespect of CTPS1 enzyme, using the methods of the examples (orcomparable methods).

Compounds of the invention of particular interest are thosedemonstrating a selectivity for CTPS1 over CTPS2 of 2-30 fold,suitably >30-60 fold or more suitably >60 fold, using the methods of theexamples (or comparable methods). Desirably the selectivity is for humanCTPS1 over human CTPS2.

It will be appreciated that for use in medicine the salts of thecompounds of formula (I) should be pharmaceutically acceptable.Non-pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula (I)may be of use in other contexts such as during preparation of thecompounds of formula (I). Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable saltswill be apparent to those skilled in the art. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts include those described by Berge et al. (1977). Suchpharmaceutically acceptable salts include acid and base addition salts.Pharmaceutically acceptable acid additional salts may be formed withinorganic acids e.g. hydrochloric, hydrobromic, sulphuric, nitric orphosphoric acid and organic acids e.g. succinic, maleic, acetic,fumaric, citric, tartaric, benzoic, p-toluenesulfonic, methanesulfonicor naphthalenesulfonic acid. Other salts e.g. oxalates or formates, maybe used, for example in the isolation of compounds of formula (I) andare included within the scope of this invention.

Certain of the compounds of formula (I) may form acid or base additionsalts with one or more equivalents of the acid or base. The presentinvention includes within its scope all possible stoichiometric andnon-stoichiometric forms.

The compounds of formula (I) may be prepared in crystalline ornon-crystalline form and, if crystalline, may optionally be solvated,e.g. as the hydrate. This invention includes within its scopestoichiometric solvates (e.g. hydrates) as well as compounds containingvariable amounts of solvent (e.g. water).

It will be understood that the invention includes pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivatives of compounds of formula (I) and that these areincluded within the scope of the invention.

As used herein “pharmaceutically acceptable derivative” includes anypharmaceutically acceptable prodrug such as an ester or salt of suchester of a compound of formula (I) which, upon administration to therecipient is capable of providing (directly or indirectly) a compound offormula (I) or an active metabolite or residue thereof.

It is to be understood that the present invention encompasses allisomers of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptablederivatives, including all geometric, tautomeric and optical forms, andmixtures thereof (e.g. racemic mixtures). Where additional chiralcentres are present in compounds of formula (I), the present inventionincludes within its scope all possible diastereoisomers, includingmixtures thereof. The different isomeric forms may be separated orresolved one from the other by conventional methods, or any given isomermay be obtained by conventional synthetic methods or by stereospecificor asymmetric syntheses.

The present disclosure includes all isotopic forms of the compounds ofthe invention provided herein, whether in a form (i) wherein all atomsof a given atomic number have a mass number (or mixture of mass numbers)which predominates in nature (referred to herein as the “naturalisotopic form”) or (ii) wherein one or more atoms are replaced by atomshaving the same atomic number, but a mass number different from the massnumber of atoms which predominates in nature (referred to herein as an“unnatural variant isotopic form”). It is understood that an atom maynaturally exist as a mixture of mass numbers. The term “unnaturalvariant isotopic form” also includes embodiments in which the proportionof an atom of given atomic number having a mass number found lesscommonly in nature (referred to herein as an “uncommon isotope”) hasbeen increased relative to that which is naturally occurring e.g. to thelevel of >20%, >50%, >75%, >90%, >95% or >99% by number of the atoms ofthat atomic number (the latter embodiment referred to as an“isotopically enriched variant form”). The term “unnatural variantisotopic form” also includes embodiments in which the proportion of anuncommon isotope has been reduced relative to that which is naturallyoccurring. Isotopic forms may include radioactive forms (i.e. theyincorporate radioisotopes) and non-radioactive forms. Radioactive formswill typically be isotopically enriched variant forms.

An unnatural variant isotopic form of a compound may thus contain one ormore artificial or uncommon isotopes such as deuterium (²H or D),carbon-11 (¹¹C), carbon-13 (¹³C), carbon-14 (14_(C)), nitrogen-13 (¹³N),nitrogen-15 (¹⁵N), oxygen-15 (¹⁵O), oxygen-17 (¹⁷O), oxygen-18 (¹⁸O),phosphorus-32 (³²P), sulphur-35 (³⁵S), chlorine-36 (³⁶Cl), chlorine-37(³⁷Cl), fluorine-18 (¹⁸F) iodine-123 (¹²³I), iodine-125 (¹²⁵I) in one ormore atoms or may contain an increased proportion of said isotopes ascompared with the proportion that predominates in nature in one or moreatoms.

Unnatural variant isotopic forms comprising radioisotopes may, forexample, be used for drug and/or substrate tissue distribution studies.The radioactive isotopes tritium, i.e. ³H, and carbon-14, i.e. ¹⁴C, areparticularly useful for this purpose in view of their ease ofincorporation and ready means of detection. Unnatural variant isotopicforms which incorporate deuterium i.e. ²H or D may afford certaintherapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, forexample, increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements, andhence may be preferred in some circumstances. Further, unnatural variantisotopic forms may be prepared which incorporate positron emittingisotopes, such as 11C, ¹⁸F, ¹⁵O and ¹³N, and would be useful in PositronEmission

Topography (PET) studies for examining substrate receptor occupancy.

In one embodiment, the compounds of the invention are provided in anatural isotopic form.

In one embodiment, the compounds of the invention are provided in anunnatural variant isotopic form. In a specific embodiment, the unnaturalvariant isotopic form is a form in which deuterium (i.e. ²H or D) isincorporated where hydrogen is specified in the chemical structure inone or more atoms of a compound of the invention. In one embodiment, theatoms of the compounds of the invention are in an isotopic form which isnot radioactive. In one embodiment, one or more atoms of the compoundsof the invention are in an isotopic form which is radioactive. Suitablyradioactive isotopes are stable isotopes. Suitably the unnatural variantisotopic form is a pharmaceutically acceptable form.

In one embodiment, a compound of the invention is provided whereby asingle atom of the compound exists in an unnatural variant isotopicform. In another embodiment, a compound of the invention is providedwhereby two or more atoms exist in an unnatural variant isotopic form.

Unnatural isotopic variant forms can generally be prepared byconventional techniques known to those skilled in the art or byprocesses described herein e.g. processes analogous to those describedin the accompanying Examples for preparing natural isotopic forms. Thus,unnatural isotopic variant forms could be prepared by using appropriateisotopically variant (or labelled) reagents in place of the normalreagents employed in the Examples. Since the compounds of formula (I)are intended for use in pharmaceutical compositions it will readily beunderstood that they are each preferably provided in substantially pureform, for example at least 60% pure, more suitably at least 75% pure andpreferably at least 85%, especially at least 98% pure (% are on a weightfor weight basis). Impure preparations of the compounds may be used forpreparing the more pure forms used in the pharmaceutical compositions.

In general, the compounds of formula (I) may be made according to theorganic synthesis techniques known to those skilled in this field, aswell as by the representative methods set forth below, those in theExamples, and modifications thereof.

General Routes:

Generic routes by which compound examples of the invention may beconveniently prepared are summarised below.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 1a (wherein R₄ is H or Et) whereR₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, or Scheme 1 b (wherein R₄ is H orOMe) where R₁, R₂, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, the compounds offormula (I) may be prepared in four or five steps starting from a2,4-dichloropyrimidine derivative of general formula (VIII). Thederivative (VIII) can be reacted with an unsymmetrical malonate esterderivative to displace the more reactive chloride and form intermediatecompounds of formula (VII). Such reactions may be carried out in thepresence of a strong base such as sodium hydride and in a polar solventsuch as DMF. If mono alkylation is desired then treatment ofintermediate (VII) with an inorganic base, such as sodium hydroxide, inthe presence of an alkylating agent, such as iodoethane (EtI), yieldscompounds of the general formula (V). If a desmethyl (R₄=H) linker isdesired, compounds of general formula (VII) can be taken directly tocompounds of general formula (IV) (see below).

Palladium catalysed sulfamination of 2-chloropyrimidine derivative (VII)and (V) can be undertaken using a catalyst such as [t-BuXPhosPd(allyl)]OTf and substituted sulfonamide nucleophile (VI), in thepresence of an inorganic base, for example potassium carbonate to formintermediate derivative (IV). This compound can then be deprotected viaa decarboxylation, initiated by the use of a strong acid such as TFA toyield intermediate derivative (II). Such reactions are carried out inDCM at temperatures of 0° C. to room temperature.

Compounds of general formula (I) can be prepared by conversion ofintermediate (II) by a one or two step process. Firstly, saponificationusing an agent such as TMSOK gives the intermediate carboxylic acidderivative followed by reaction with an activating agent, to generate areactive, electrophilic carboxylic acid derivative, followed bysubsequent reaction with an amine of formula (III), or a suitablyprotected derivative thereof.2,4,6-Tripropyl-1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatriphosphorinane-2,4,6-trioxide (T3P)is a reagent suitable for the activation of the carboxylate group. Analternative approach involves activation of the ester moiety directlyusing trimethylaluminium (usually a 2.0M solution in toluene or heptane)and addition of amine (III). These reactions are typically heated to80-100° C. for a few hours in a solvent such as toluene.

If an alkoxy (R₄=OMe) linker is required, compounds may be prepared infour steps starting from a 2,4-dichloropyrimidine derivative of generalformula (VIII) (Scheme 1 by The derivative (VIII) can be reacted with asymmetrical malonate ester to form intermediate compounds of formula(VII) where R₄=OMe. Compounds such as (VII) can then be coupled with aprimary sulfonamide under conditions previously described. Compounds offormula (IV) where both alkyl groups are methyl can then be deprotectedvia a decarboxylation, initiated by the use of an alkali metal base toyield intermediate derivative (XXVI). The intermediate carboxylatederivative (XXVI) can undergo amide coupling as previously described togive final compounds of formula (I).

Suitably, R₂ is H, (IX) is converted to (X) using a base and alkylhalide or X—CH₂—(CH₂)n-X wherein n=1,2,3 and the compounds of generalformula (I) are obtained by a five step process.

In general and as illustrated in Schemes 2a and 2b, compounds of generalformula (I) may be obtained by a five or six step process from a2,4-dichloropyrimidine derivative of general formula (VIII). Firstly,the derivative (VIII) can be reacted with an unsymmetrical malonateester as shown in Schemes 1a, 1 b, 2a or 2b. For example, theunsymmetrical malonate ester can be treated with a base such as Cs₂CO₃in the presence of di-chloropyrimidine (VIII) in a solvent such as DMFand heated to an elevated temperature such as 80° C., followed by anaqueous work-up to obtain compounds of formula (VII). This intermediatecompound can then be deprotected at this stage via a decarboxylation,initiated by the use of a strong acid such as TFA to yield intermediatederivative (IX). Certain intermediates such as (IX) where R₃=H, arecommercially available. Reaction of a methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate derivative of general formula (IX)with an inorganic base such as potassium carbonate, in the presence ofan alkylating agent leads to alkylation alpha to the ester. It will beunderstood by persons skilled in the art that both mono- anddialkylation may be achieved with careful control of the reactionconditions, but for a more reliable synthesis of the monoalkylatedproduct, an alternative procedure should be considered (as in Scheme1a). R₄ and R₅ can be connected to form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl ring as definedabove ((IX) to (X)). Such compounds may be prepared by double alkylationwith a dihaloalkane, such as 1,2-dibromoethane or 1,3-dibromobutane inthe presence of an inorganic base such as sodium hydroxide. Forcompounds of general formula (I) wherein R₄ and R₅ together with thecarbon to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, doublealkylation of intermediates (IX) using a di-haloheteroalkane (such asBrCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂Br) in the presence of a base such as Cs₂CO₃ in a solventsuch as MeCN at an elevated temperature such as 60° C. followed bydirect column chromatography can be used to provide compounds of formula(X).

Palladium catalysed sulfamination of intermediate (X) may be achievedusing a catalyst such as [t-BuXPhosPd(allyl)]OTf or t-BuXPhos-Pd-G3 andsubstituted sulfonamide nucleophile (VI), in the presence of aninorganic base, for example potassium carbonate to form intermediatederivative (II). Alternatively, sulfamination of intermediate (X) may beachieved using a substituted sulfonamide nucleophile (VI), in thepresence of an inorganic base, for example Cs₂CO₃ and a solvent such asN-methyl pyrrolidinone to form intermediates (II) which may be obtainedby precipitation following dilution in aqueous 4M HCl.

Final transformation to compounds of general formula (I) can be preparedby conversion of intermediate (II) by activation of the ester moietyusing trimethylaluminium (usually a 2.0 M solution in toluene orheptane) and addition of amine (III) (commercially available or preparedas in Schemes 6a, 6b, 7a or 7b). Alternatively, compounds of formula (I)may be obtained by a strong base-mediated amide formation betweencompounds (II) and (III) at room temperature using bases such asiPrMgCI, LiHMDS or KOtBu.

Compounds of the general formula (VII) where R₂ is O-alkyl may beaccessed in two steps from commercial 2,4,6-trichloropyrimidinederivatives such as (VIII) where R₂ is Cl. Reaction of an unsymmetricalmalonate ester can yield compounds such as (VII) which can then betreated with an alkoxide base such as sodium methoxide to displace themore reactive chloride to give compounds of general formula (VII) whereR₂═O-alkyl. Such compounds can then be progressed to final compounds offormula (I) following the steps previously described in Schemes 2a or2b.

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined aboveand R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, may be prepared in five steps starting fromintermediate of general formula (VIII). Firstly, alkyl esters of generalformula (XXVII) can be treated with a strong base such as LHMDS thenreacted with 2,4-dichloropyrimidines such as derivative (VIII). Suchcompounds can then be converted to final compounds using the methodsdescribed in Scheme 2b. If any protecting groups remain after amidecoupling, treatment with a strong acid such as TFA may yield finalcompounds of formula (I).

For compounds where R₅ is halo such as F and R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl, a two-stepprocedure may be carried out to convert intermediates of formula (IX) to(X), see Scheme 2b. Firstly mono alkylation alpha to the ester may beachieved by treatment with an inorganic base such as potassiumcarbonate, in the presence of an alkylating agent. Reaction of theseproducts with a strong base such as LHMDS followed by exposure to afluorinating agent such as N-fluoro-N-(phenylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonamidemay produce compounds of formula (X).

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 3, compounds of general formula(I) wherein R₃ is H may be obtained by a seven step process when R₄and/or R₅═alkyl (or five step process when R₄═R₅═H) from anilines offormula (III) defined in Scheme 4 and 5. Firstly, aniline (III) can beprotected with a suitable nitrogen protecting group such as apara-methoxybenzyl ether group by reacting aniline (III) with4-methoxybenzaldehyde followed by reduction in situ with reducing agentssuch as sodium triacetoxyborohydride. Protected aniline of formula(XIII) can then be reacted with 3-(tert-butoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid(XIV) in presence of a coupling reagent such as HATU to obtainintermediates (XV). Such intermediates (XV) may undergo S_(N)Ar with2,4-dichloropyrimidine (VIII) (R₃═H) in the presence of a strong basesuch as NaH to give pyrimidines of formula (XVI). The intermediate (XVI)may then undergo two transformations.

Firstly, decarboxylation with a strong acid such as TFA to obtainintermediates of formula (XVIII) followed by alkylation in the presenceof a base such as K₂CO₃ results in the formation compounds of formula(XIX). Palladium catalysed sulfonamidation of intermediate (XIX) may beachieved using a catalytic system such as Pd-174 in the presence of asulphonamide of the type (VI) to obtain compounds of the formula (XX).Compounds of formula (I) may be obtained by deprotection of the anilinenitrogen using a strong acidic system such as TFA/triflic acid.

Alternatively compounds of formula (XVI) may undergo sulfonamidationusing sulphonamide of the type (VI) followed by double deprotectionusing a strong acidic system such as TFA/triflic acid to yield compoundsof formula (I).

Suitably, R₂ is H, R₃ is H, R₄ is F and R₅ is C₁₋₆alkyl.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 4a, compounds of general formula(I) where R₁, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, P is a nitrogen protectinggroup such as PMB, R₄ is halo such as F and R₅═C₁₋₆alkyl may be preparedstarting from the methyl ester (II) which may undergo protection such aswith PMB-CI to give intermediate (XXI) which can then undergofluorination using a fluorinating agent such asN-fluoro-N-(phenylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide after being treated withan appropriate base such as LHMDS. Intermediate (XXII) can undergo saltformation using an inorganic base such as LiOH to yield intermediate(XXIII) which can then be activated with a coupling reagent such as T3Pin presence of base and coupled with an aniline such as (III) to obtainthe protected final compound (XXIV). To follow is the final deprotectionstep under strongly acidic conditions such as TFA in DCM to give thedesired final compounds of general formula (I).

As shown in Scheme 4b, intermediates of formula (XXI) may also beprepared starting from pyrimidine (IV) which can undergo protection suchas with PMB-CI to give intermediate (XXVIII). Decarboxylation when thealkyl ester is tBu can be carried out with a strong acid such as TFA toyield derivatives of formula (XXI). Alternatively if the alkyl group ismethyl, decarboxylation can be performed under Krapcho conditionsemploying a chloride ion source such as LiCl, in a polar aprotic solventsuch as DMSO at elevated temperatures such as 140° C. to givederivatives of general formula (XXI).

For compounds where R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl but where R₄≠R₅, derivatives ofgeneral formula (XXI) may be reacted with an inorganic base such aspotassium carbonate, in the presence of an alkylating agent to givecompounds of formula (XXII). Such compounds can be converted to finalcompounds using methods previously described in Scheme 4a.

For compounds where R₄═H is desired, compounds of formula (XXI) may beconverted directly to carbon/late salts such as (XXIII) by treatmentwith a suitable agent such as TMSOK as previously described.Intermediates (XXIII) may be converted to compounds of formula (I) asdescribed above, or in two steps by direct coupling of (XXII) withamines of formula (III) in the presence of an activating agent such asAlMe₃ followed by conversion of (XXIV) to compounds of formula (I) asdescribed above.

Suitably, X is N, Y is CH, R₃ is H, (IX) is converted to (X) using abase and compounds of formula (XXV) wherein n₁═n₂═2, hal is Cl, alkyl ismethyl, R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they areattached form a tetrahydropyranyl ring, and compounds of formula (II)are converted to compounds of formula (I) using AlMe₃ and compounds offormula (III).

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined aboveand R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, may be prepared in three steps starting fromintermediate of general formula (IX), see Scheme 5a. Firstly, thederivative (IX) can be reacted with a symmetric di-bromoether of generalformula (XXV) as shown in Scheme 5a to give an alpha-cyclic compound offormula (X). The intermediate thus obtained may be further reacted withsulfonamides of general formula (VI) to give compounds of formula (II).Finally, subjecting derivatives (II) to AlMe₃ in the presence ofanilines of type (III) yields compounds of general formula (I).Alternative reaction conditions for converting compounds of formula (IX)to compounds of formula (I) are described above in respect of Schemes 2aand 2b.

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, R₃, An and Ar2 are definedabove, X═Y═CH or X═CH and Y═N, hal═Br or Cl, R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl and R₅ is Hor C₁₋₆alkyl may be prepared in three or four steps starting fromintermediate of general formula (IX). Reaction of a derivative ofgeneral formula (IX) with an inorganic base such as potassium carbonate,in the presence of an alkylating agent leads to alkylation alpha to theester to give compounds of formula (X). It will be understood by personsskilled in the art that both mono- and dialkylation may be achieved withcareful control of the reaction conditions. Compounds of formula (X) maythen be progressed to final compounds of formula (I) following the stepsdescribed above in Scheme 5b.

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are definedabove, X═Y═CH or X═CH and Y═N and R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon towhich they are attached form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, may be prepared inthe same manner as described above for compounds when X═N and Y═CH.

Compounds of general formula (II) when R₁ and R₃ are as defined above,R₄═R₅═H and X and Y═CH may also be obtained by sulfonylation ofcommercial amines of formula (XXIX) with a suitable sulfonyl chloride(XXX) in pyridine. Intermediate (II) may then undergo hydrolysis andamide coupling using methods previously described.

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are definedabove, X═CH and Y═N, hal═Br or Cl, R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl and R₅ is F may beprepared starting from intermediate of general formula (IX). Firstlymono alkylation alpha to the ester may be achieved by treatment with aninorganic base such as potassium carbonate, in the presence of analkylating agent. Reaction of these products with a strong base such asLHMDS followed by exposure to a fluorinating agent such asN-fluoro-N-(phenylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide may produce compounds offormula (X). Compounds of formula (X) can then be progressed tocompounds of formula (I) following the steps described in Scheme 5b.

Intermediates of formula (III) wherein Ar1, R₁₀, R₁₁ and R₁₂ are definedabove and Ar2 is an unsubstituted or substituted 3-pyridyl ring, may besynthesised by coupling under Suzuki conditions of a boronate of generalformula (XII), wherein R₁₂ is defined above and Z represents adihydroxyboryl or dialkyloxyboryl group, usually a 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl group, to a substituted pyridine of formula(XI) where X denotes a halide. The couplings according to the Suzukimethod are performed, for example, by heating in the presence of acatalyst such as[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex withdichloromethane and an inorganic base such as potassium carbonate in asolvent mixture of dioxane and water.

Intermediates of formula (III) wherein Ar1, R₁₀, R₁₁ and R₁₂ are definedabove and Ar2 is an unsubstituted or substituted 2,5-pyrazinyl ring, maybe synthesised by coupling under Suzuki conditions of an aromatic halideof general formula (XII) and Z represents a halide, to a boronate ofgeneral formula (XI) where X denotes a dihydroxyboryl or dialkyloxyborylgroup, usually a 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1 ,3,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl group.The couplings according to the Suzuki method are performed, for example,by heating in the presence of a catalyst such astetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium or [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloro palladium(II) and aninorganic base such as potassium carbonate in a solvent mixture ofdioxane and water.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 8, the compounds of formula (I)where R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, where X═N and Y═CH, whereR₄═H, C₁₋₆alkyl or CH₂CH₂OMe and where R₅═H may be prepared in four orfive steps starting from an intermediate of general formula (VII).Alkylation can be achieved by treatment of intermediate (VII) with aninorganic base, such as sodium hydroxide, in the presence of analkylating agent, such as iodoethane to yield compounds of the generalformula (V). Decarboxylation can be initiated with a strong acid such asTFA to obtain intermediates of formula (X). Such intermediates may thenundergo saponification and amide coupling according to methods describedin Scheme 1 to give compounds of formula (XXXI). Final compounds offormula (I) can be accessed by coupling intermediates of formula (XXXI)with a primary sulfonamide as previously described in Scheme

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 8, the compounds of formula (I)where R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, where X═CH and Y═N, whereR₄═H or CH₂CH₂OMe and where R₅═H or Me, may be prepared in starting froman intermediate of general formula (VIII) following comparable methodsto those described for when X═N and Y═CH in Scheme 8. If a linker whereR₅═Me is required alkylation of intermediates of formula (X) may betreated with an alkylating agent in the presence of a base to generateintermediates such as (Xa). Compounds of formula (Xa) can then beconverted to final compounds via a three step procedure as described inScheme 8.

Compounds of general formula (XXXI) when R₄═R₅═H and X═CH and Y═N mayalso be obtained by coupling commercial acids of formula (XXXII) withanilines of formula (III) under amide coupling conditions previouslydescribed. Compounds of this type can then be progressed to compounds offormula (I) using the previously described sulfamidation conditions.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 9a, compounds of formula (I)wherein R₁, Ar1 and Ar2 are as defined above, alkyl is C₁₋₄alkyl such asmethyl or ethyl, e.g. methyl, and for example, R₄ and R₅ together withthe carbon atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkylring may be prepared in four steps from chloro-pyrimidine (LVX).Intermediates (XXXVII) are coupled to chloro-pyrimidine (LVX) in thepresence of a base such as LHMDS to give intermediates (XXXIII).Thioethers of the general formula (XXXIII) may be transformed tosulfones (XXXIV) in the presence of an oxidising agent such as mCPBA.Displacement of the sulfone group with a primary sulphonamide (VI) inthe presence of a base such as Cs₂CO₃ and a solvent such as N-methylpyrrolidone gives compounds of formula (II). Compounds of formula (I)may be obtained by a strong base-mediated amide formation betweencompounds (II) and (III) at room temperature using bases such asiPrMgCl, LiHMDS or KOtBu.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 9b, compounds of general formula(I) wherein R₄ and R₅ are both F, R₁, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above maybe prepared in 3 steps from literature compound ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (XXXIII) i.e.R₄═R₅═F. Thioethers of the general formula (XXXIII) may be transformedto sulfones (XXXIV) in the presence of an oxidising agent such as Oxone®at room temperature in a polar protic solvent such as MeOH. Displacementof the sulfone group with a primary sulphonamide (VI) and subsequentester hydrolysis to give acids of the general formula (XXXV) can beperformed in a one pot procedure in the presence of a strong base suchas NaH and in a polar aprotic solvent such as DMF. Acid derivative(XXXV) can then be activated with a coupling reagent such as HATU in thepresence of a base and coupled with an aniline such as (III) to obtainthe final compounds of formula (I).

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 10, the compounds of generalformula (X) where R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above and where R₄═OMemay be prepared in four, five or six steps starting from a2,4-dichloropyrazine derivative of general formula (VIII). Derivative(VIII) can be reacted with a symmetrical malonate ester when R₄═OMe inthe presence of a strong base such as sodium hydride and in a polarsolvent such as DMF to form intermediate compounds of formula (V). Atwo-step procedure can then be carried out to access compounds ofgeneral structure (X). Firstly saponification using an alkali metalhydroxide such as NaOH can generate the biscarboxylic acid which onceacidified may undergo spontaneous decarboxylation. The resultingcarboxylic acid can then be converted to esters of general formula (X)by treatment with an activating agent such as thionyl chloride in thepresence of an alcoholic solvent such as methanol. Derivatives offormula (X) can be converted to final compounds for formula (I) usingmethods previously described in Scheme 5.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 11, the compounds of formula(XXVIII) where R₁ is defined above and where R₄═H or Et, may be preparedin seven steps starting from a 2,4-dichloropyrimidine derivative ofgeneral formula (VIII). The derivative (VIII) can be reacted withsulfonamide of type (VI) in the presence of an inorganic base such aspotassium carbonate to displace the more reactive chloride and formintermediate compounds of formula (XXXVI). Compounds of formula (XXXVI)may be protected e.g. using PMB-CI to give compounds of formula(XXXVII).

This compound can then be converted to compounds of general formula(XXXVIII) by treatment with an unsymmetrical malonate in the presence ofa base such as cesium carbonate in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane.

If mono alkylation is desired then treatment of intermediate (XXXVIII)with an inorganic base, such as potassium carbonate, in the presence ofan alkylating agent, such as Etl, yields compounds of the generalformula (XXVIII). This compound can then be converted to final compoundsof formula (I) using methods previously described in Scheme 4.

Wherein R₄═H, compounds of general formula (XXXVIII) can be takendirectly to compounds of general formula (I) (such as described above).

Benzamide Pyrimidines

Compounds of general formula (I) may be obtained by a four step process,as shown in Scheme 12. 2-Chloropyrimidine-4-carbonitrile (XXXIX) can beconverted to the corresponding sulfonamide (XXXX) using palladiumcatalysed sulfamination conditions previously reported in Scheme 1.Reduction of the nitrile group using sodium borohydride in the presenceof nickel (II) chloride and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate may yield theprotected benzylamine derivative of general formula (XXXXI).Deprotection can be carried out by acid hydrolysis using HCl in dioxaneto yield benzylamine derivative of general formula (XXXXII). Amidecoupling conditions may then be employed to convert the benzylaminederivative (XXXXII) to amides of general formula (I) by employing acoupling reagent together with a biaryl carboxylic acid (XXXXIII)(commercially available or prepared as in Scheme 19).

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, Ar₁ and Ar₂ are definedabove, X═N andY═CH, R₃ is H, R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl and R₅ is H or C₁₋₆alkyl orR₄ and R₅ together with the carbon to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆cycloalkyl may be obtained by a six step process, as shown in Scheme13 (and Scheme 12 for certain steps). Firstly, the derivative (IX) canbe reacted with an alkyl halide to give compounds of general formula (X)where R₄═alkyl and R₅═H. Alternatively derivative (IX) can be reactedwith an alkyl bis-halide to give compounds of general formula (X) whereR₄ and R₅ can be connected to form a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl ring asdefined above. Carboxylic acid (XXXII) can be obtained by hydrolysis ofmethyl ester (X) using an alkali metal base such as lithium hydroxide ina solvent mixture such as THF/MeOH. Curtius rearrangement can be carriedout, for example, using diphenylphosphoryl azide in the presence oftriethylamine and tert-butanol to yield carbamates such as (XXXXIV). Thecorresponding sulfonamide (XXXXI) may then be accessed by a palladiumcatalysed sulfamination employing conditions previously reported inScheme 1. Carbamates of formula (XXXXI) can then be progressed to finalcompounds of formula (I) following Scheme 12.

Compounds of general formula (I) where R₁, Ar₁ and Ar₂ are definedabove,X═CH andY═N, R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl and R₅ is H may be obtained by a fourstep process starting from a commercially available acid of formula(XXXII) following the subsequent steps described in Scheme 13.

The pyrimidin-4-yl(propan-2-yl)benzamide derivatives of formula (I) inwhich R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined above, R₄═alkyl and R₅═H may beprepared by two different routes as shown in Scheme 14. The two routesboth begin by conversion of 2-bromopyrimidine to the correspondingketone (XXXXVI) by treatment with a suitable base such as TMPMgCl·LiClfollowed by exposure to the Weinreb amide derivative. The two routesthen converge at compounds of general formula (L) where they are thentaken onto the final analogues by a two-step process.

ROUTE A: Treatment of ketone derivatives (XXXXVI) with ammoniumtrifluoroacetate followed by reduction using sodium borohydride mayyield the benzylamine (L).

ROUTE B: Ketone of the general formula (XXXXVI) is converted tosulfinamide (XXXXVII) by treatment with a Lewis acid such as titaniumisopropoxide followed by exposure to a sulfinamine such as2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide. Reduction using sodium borohydride mayyield the sulfinamide (XXXXVIII). The intermediate of formula (XXXXVIII)may then be deprotected using a strong acid, such as HCl which may alsolead to halogen exchange to give amines of general formula (L)whereX═Cl.

Amide coupling conditions reported in Scheme 12 may then be employed toconvert the benzylamine derivatives (L) to amides of general formula(LI). A palladium catalysed sulfamination as described in Scheme 12 mayyield compounds of the general formula (I).

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 15, compounds of general formula(XXXXII) may be obtained by a three step process from a ketonederivative of general formula (XXXXVI). Sulfamidation of derivative(XXXXVI) may be carried out using conditions described in Scheme 12 togive compounds of formula (LII). Oxime formation with methoxyamine canbe followed by reduction in the presence of a suitable catalyst such asPd/C under an atmosphere of H₂ gas in a polar protic solvent such asMeOH to afford amine derivatives of general formula (XXXXII). Amines ofthis type can be progressed to final compounds following Scheme 12.

Alternatively, compounds of general formula (XXXXII) may be obtained bya three step process, as shown in Scheme 16.N-(2-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)butan-2-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(XXXXVII) can be synthesized as described above (Scheme 14). The iminecan then be exposed to a nucleophile such as MeMgBr to yieldintermediates such as (XXXXVIII). The corresponding sulfonamide (LIII)may then be accessed by a palladium catalysed sulfamination as describedin Scheme 1. Deprotection can be carried out by acid hydrolysis usingHCl to yield the benzylamine derivatives of general formula (XXXXII)which can then be converted to final compounds following Scheme 12.

The benzamide derivatives of formula (I) in which R₁, R₃, Ar1 and Ar2are defined above and R₄═R₅═alkyl may be prepared in 5 steps asdescribed in Scheme 17 by coupling a commercial aromatic chloride suchas (LIV) with a primary sulfonamide using sulfamidation conditionsdescribed in Scheme 1. A double Grignard addition may then be carriedout in an aprotic solvent such as THF to form intermediates of formula(LVI). A Ritter type reaction may then be undertaken using analkylnitrile, such as 2-chloroacetonitrile in the presence of an acidsuch as H₂SO₄. The intermediate of formula (LVII) can be deprotected byreaction with thiourea in a protic solvent such as ethanol in thepresence of acetic acid and heated under reflux to yield the benzylaminederivatives (XXXXII). Final compounds of formula (I) can be accessedusing amide coupling conditions reported in Scheme 12.

In general and as illustrated in Scheme 18 compounds of general formula(I) can be prepared by conversion of intermediate (II) by a three stepprocess. Firstly, saponification of (II) using an agent such as TMSOKgives the intermediate carboxylic acid derivative, which may be followedby reaction with an activating agent such as T3P and a bromo-aniline offormula (XI). Intermediates of formula (LVIII) are then converted tocompound of the invention of general formula (I) by coupling underSuzuki conditions with a boronate ester of general formula (XII). Theboronate is usually a dihydroxyboryl or dialkyloxyboryl group, usually a4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-y group. The couplingsaccording to the Suzuki method are performed, for example, by heating inthe presence of a catalyst such as[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) and aninorganic base such as potassium carbonate in a solvent mixture ofdioxane and water. It will be understood by persons skilled in the artthat many catalysts and conditions can be employed for such couplings.

Intermediates of formula (XXXXIII) where Ar₂ is an unsubstituted orsubstituted 2-pyrazine ring or 3-pyridyl ring, may be synthesised asshown in Scheme 19 by coupling under Suzuki conditions of an aromatichalide of general formula (XII), of which R₁₂ and R₁₃ are defined aboveand Z represents Br or Cl, to a boronate of general formula (XI) whereinR₁₀ and R₁₁ are defined above, X denotes a dihydroxyboryl ordialkyloxyboryl group, such as a4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl group. The couplingsaccording to the Suzuki method are performed, for example, by heating inthe presence of a catalyst such as[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II).CH₂Cl₂adduct and an inorganic base such as cesium carbonate in a solventmixture of dioxane and water under an inert atmosphere such as anitrogen atmosphere to give compounds of formula (LVIX). The carboxylicacids of general formula (XXXXIII) are obtained by either deprotectionof the t-butyl ester using a strong acid, such as TFA in a solvent ofCH₂Cl₂, hydrolysis of the methyl ester using an alkali metal hydroxidesuch as NaOH in a solvent mixture such as THF/MeOH or hydrolysis of thenitrile using a strong acid such as concentrated HCl.

INTERMEDIATES OF THE INVENTION

The present invention also relates to novel intermediates in thesynthesis of compounds of formula (I) such as compounds of formula (II)to (LVIX) such as compounds of formula (II) to (XXV), such as compoundsof formula (II)-(XX). Particular intermediates of interest are those ofthe following general formulae, wherein the variable groups andassociated preferences are as defined previously for compounds offormula (I):

-   -   a compound of formula (II):

wherein R is H, C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g. methyl and ethyl) or benzyl;

-   -   a compound of formula (III):

-   -   a compound of formula (XX):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXIV):

wherein P is a nitrogen protecting group such as para-methoxybenzyl.

Also of interest are the following compounds wherein variable groups andassociated preferences are as defined previously for compounds offormula (I):

-   -   a compound of formula (II):

wherein R is H, C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g. methyl and ethyl) or benzyl;

-   -   a compound of formula (III):

-   -   a compound of formula (XX):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXIV):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXXI):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXXXII):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXXXIII):

-   -   a compound of formula (LI):

-   -   a compound of formula (LVIII):

Also of interest are the following compounds wherein variable groups andassociated preferences are as defined previously for compounds offormula (I):

-   -   a compound of formula (XXXIII):

wherein alkyl is C₁₋₄alkyl such as methyl or ethyl, e.g. methyl.

-   -   compound of formula (XXXIV):

wherein alkyl is C₁₋₄alkyl such as methyl or ethyl, e.g. methyl.

Included as an aspect of the invention are all novel intermediatesdescribed in the examples, including:

-   -   Intermediates INTC1 to INTC47; and    -   Intermediates INTD1 to INTD51.

Also provided are intermediates INTC48 to INTC53.

Also provided are intermediates INTC54 to INTC177.

Also provided are intermediates INTC178 and INTC179.

Also provided are intermediates INTD52 to INTD86.

Included as an aspect of the invention are salts such aspharmaceutically acceptable salts of any one of the intermediatesdisclosed herein, such as any one of compounds of formulae (II)-(LVIX).

Therapeutic Methods

Compounds of formula (I) of the present invention have utility asinhibitors of CTPS1.

Therefore, the invention also provides a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof, for use as a medicament, in particular in thetreatment or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder wherein an inhibitorof CTPS1 is beneficial, for example those diseases and disordersmentioned herein below.

The invention provides a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of adisease or disorder wherein an inhibitor of CTPS1 is beneficial, forexample those diseases and disorders mentioned herein below, whichcomprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amountof a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltand/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/or derivative thereof.

The invention also provides the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof (e.g. salt)and/or derivative, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentor prophylaxis of a disease or disorder wherein an inhibitor of CTPS1 isbeneficial, for example those diseases and disorders mentioned hereinbelow.

More suitably, the disease or disorder wherein an inhibitor of CTPS1 isbeneficial is a disease or disorder wherein a reduction in T-cell and/orB-cell proliferation would be beneficial.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof, for use in the inhibition of CTPS1 in a subject.

The invention provides a method for the inhibition of CTPS1 in asubject, which comprises administering to the subject an effectiveamount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/or derivative thereof.

The invention also provides the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof (e.g. salt)and/or derivative, in the manufacture of a medicament for the inhibitionof CTPS1 in a subject.

The invention also provides a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof, for use in the reduction of T-cell and/or B-cellproliferation in a subject.

The invention provides a method for the reduction of T-cell and/orB-cell proliferation in a subject, which comprises administering to thesubject an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof.

The invention also provides the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof (e.g. salt)and/or derivative, in the manufacture of a medicament for the reductionof T-cell and/or B-cell proliferation in a subject.

More suitably, the disease or disorder wherein an inhibitor of CTPS1 isbeneficial is a disease or disorder wherein a reduction in T-cell and/orB-cell proliferation would be beneficial.

The term ‘treatment’ or ‘treating’ as used herein includes the control,mitigation, reduction, or modulation of the disease state or itssymptoms.

The term ‘prophylaxis’ or ‘preventing’ is used herein to mean preventingsymptoms of a disease or disorder in a subject or preventing recurrenceof symptoms of a disease or disorder in an afflicted subject and is notlimited to complete prevention of an affliction.

Suitably, the disease or disorder is selected from rejection oftransplanted cells and tissues, Graft-related diseases or disorders,allergies and autoimmune diseases.

In one embodiment the disease or disorder is the rejection oftransplanted cells and tissues. The subject may have been transplantedwith a graft selected from the group consisting of heart, kidney, lung,liver, pancreas, pancreatic islets, brain tissue, stomach, largeintestine, small intestine, cornea, skin, trachea, bone, bone marrow (orany other source of hematopoietic precursor cells and stem cellsincluding hematopoietic cells mobilized from bone marrow into peripheralblood or umbilical cord blood cells), muscle, or bladder. The compoundsof the invention may be of use in preventing or suppressing an immuneresponse associated with rejection of a donor tissue, cell, graft ororgan transplant in a subject.

In a further embodiment the disease or disorder is a Graft-relateddisease or disorder. Graft-related diseases or disorders include graftversus host disease (GVHD), such as GVHD associated with bone marrowtransplantation, and immune disorders resulting from or associated withrejection of organ, tissue, or cell graft transplantation (e.g., tissueor cell allografts or xenografts), including, e.g., grafts of skin,muscle, neurons, islets, organs, parenchymal cells of the liver, etc,and Host-Versus-Graft-Disease (HVGD). The compounds of the invention maybe of use in preventing or suppressing acute rejection of suchtransplant in the recipient and/or for long-term maintenance therapy toprevent rejection of such transplant in the recipient (e.g., inhibitingrejection of insulin-producing islet cell transplant from a donor in thesubject recipient suffering from diabetes). Thus the compounds of theinvention have utility in preventing Host-Versus-Graft-Disease (HVGD)and Graft-Versus-Host-Disease (GVHD).

A CTPS1 inhibitor may be administered to the subject before, aftertransplantation and/or during transplantation. In some embodiments, theCTPS1 inhibitor may be administered to the subject on a periodic basisbefore and/or after transplantation.

In another embodiment, the disease or disorder is an allergy.

In additional embodiments the immune related disease or disorder is anautoimmune disease. As used herein, an “autoimmune disease” is a diseaseor disorder directed at a subject's own tissues. Examples of autoimmunediseases include, but are not limited to Addison's Disease, Adult-onsetStill's disease, Alopecia Areata, Alzheimer's disease, Anti-neutrophilCytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis, AnkylosingSpondylitis, Anti-phospholipid Syndrome (Hughes' Syndrome), AplasticAnemia, Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Atherosclerotic plaque,Atopic Dermatitis, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Autoimmune Hepatitis,Autoimmune Hypophysitis (Lymphocytic Hypophysitis), Autoimmune Inner EarDisease, Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, AutoimmuneMyocarditis, Autoimmune Neutropenia, Autoimmune Oophoritis, AutoimmuneOrchitis, Auto-Inflammatory Diseases requiring an immunosuppressivetreatment, Azoospermia, Bechet's Disease, Berger's Disease, BullousPemphigoid, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular disease, Celiac diseaseincluding Refractory Celiac Disease (type I and type II), ChronicFatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), Chronic IdiopathicPolyneuritis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIPD),Chronic Relapsing Polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome),Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Cold AgglutininDisease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), CRESTSyndrome, Cryoglobulin Syndromes, Cutaneous Lupus, DermatitisHerpetiformis, Dermatomyositis, Eczema, Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita,Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Evan's Syndrome, Exophthalmos,Fibromyalgia, Goodpasture's Syndrome, Grave's disease, HemophagocyticLymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (including Type 1 HemophagocyticLymphohistiocytosis), Histiocytosis/Histiocytic Disorders, Hashimoto'sThyroiditis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic ThrombocytopeniaPurpura (ITP), IgA Nephropathy, Immunoproliferative Diseases orDisorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interstitial Lung Disease,Juvenile Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Kawasaki'sDisease, Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, Lichen Planus, LocalizedScleroderma, Lupus Nephritis, Meniere's Disease, MicroangiopathicHemoytic Anemia, Microscopic Polyangitis, Miller Fischer Syndrome/AcuteDisseminated Encephalomyeloradiculopathy, Mixed Connective TissueDisease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Rheumatism, MyalgicEncephalomyelitis (ME), Myasthenia Gravis, Ocular Inflammation,Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pernicious Anemia,Polyarteritis Nodosa, Polychondritis, Polyglandular Syndromes(Whitaker's syndrome), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Polymyositis, PrimaryAgammaglobulinemia, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis/Autoimmune Cholangiopathy,Primary Glomerulonephritis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Psoriasis,Psoriatic Arthritis, Pure Red Cell Anemia, Raynaud's Phenomenon,Reiter's Syndrome/Reactive Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis,Restenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Rheumatic Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis,Sarcoidosis, Schmidt's Syndrome, Scleroderma/Systemic Sclerosis,Sjorgen's Syndrome, Stiff-Man Syndrome, The Sweet Syndrome (FebrileNeutrophilic Dermatosis), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), SystemicScleroderma, Takayasu Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis/Giant CellArteritis, Thyroiditis, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Uveitis,Vasculitis, Vitiligo, Wegener's Granulomatosis, and X-linkedlymphoproliferative disease.

Of particular interest are diseases and disorders which are mainlydriven by T-cell activation and proliferation, including:

-   -   diseases and disorders which are not linked to alloreactivity        including:        -   Alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis,            lichen planus, psoriatic arthritis, vitiligo;        -   Uveitis;        -   Ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter's syndrome/reactive            arthritis;        -   Aplastic anemia, autoimmune lymphoproliferative            syndrome/disorders, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis;        -   Type 1 diabetes; and        -   Refractory celiac disease;    -   Acute rejection of grafted tissues and transplanted organs;        acute graft versus host disease

(GVHD) after transplantation of bone marrow cells or any other source ofallogenic cells including hematopoietic precursors cells and/or stemcells.

Also of interest are diseases and disorders which are driven by both T-and B-cell activation and proliferation, with an important involvementof B-cells, including:

-   -   diseases and disorders for which the involvement of pathogenic        auto-antibodies is well characterized, including:        -   Allergy;        -   Cicatricial pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid, epidermolysis            bullosa acquisita, pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigus vulgaris,            dermatitis herpetiformis;        -   ANCA-associated vasculitis and microscopic polyangitis,            vasculitis, Wegener's granulomatosis; Churg-Strauss syndrome            (CSS), polyarteritis nodosa, cryoglobulin syndromes and            essential mixed cryglobulinemia;        -   Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antiphospholipid            syndrome (Hughes' syndrome), cutaneous lupus, lupus            nephritis, mixed connective tissue disease;        -   Thyroiditis, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Grave's disease,            exophthalmos;        -   Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune neutropenia, ITP,            pernicious anaemia, pure red cell anaemia, micro-angiopathic            hemolytic anemia;        -   Primary glomerulonephritis, Berger's disease, Goodpasture's            syndrome, IgA nephropathy; and

Chronic idiopathic polyneuritis, chronic inflammatory demyelinatingpolyneuropathy (CIPD), chronic relapsing polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barrésyndrome), Miller Fischer syndrome, Stiff man syndrome, Lambert-Eatonmyasthenic syndrome, myasthenia gravis.

-   -   diseases and disorders for which the involvement of B-cells is        less clearly characterized (although sometimes illustrated by        the efficacy of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies or intravenous        immunoglobulin infusions) and may not correspond or be limited        to the production of pathogenic antibodies (nevertheless,        non-pathogenic antibodies are sometimes described or even often        present and used as a diagnosis biomarker), including:        -   Addison's disease, autoimmune oophoritis and azoospermia,            polyglandular syndromes (Whitaker's syndrome), Schmidt's            syndrome;        -   Autoimmune myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki's disease;        -   Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, mixed connective            tissue disease, polymyositis and dermatomyositis;            polychondritis;        -   Primary glomerulonephritis;        -   Multiple sclerosis;        -   Autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis/autoimmune            cholangiopathy,        -   Hyper acute rejection of transplanted organs;        -   Chronic rejection of graft or transplants;        -   Chronic Graft versus Host reaction/disease after            transplantation of bone marrow cells or hematopoietic            precursor cells.

Additionally of interest are diseases and disorders for which themechanism is shared between activation/proliferation of T-cells andactivation/proliferation of innate immune cells and other inflammatorycellular subpopulations (including myeloid cells such as macrophages orgranulocytes) and resident cells (such as fibroblasts and endothelialcells), including:

-   -   COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease,        sarcoidosis;    -   Adult onset Still's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis,        Systemic sclerosis, CREST syndrome where B cells and pathogen        antibodies may also play a role; the Sweet syndrome; Takayasu        arteritis, temporal arteritis/giant cell arteritis;    -   Ulcerative cholangitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)        including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, primary        sclerosing cholangitis.

Also of interest are diseases and disorders for which the mechanismremains poorly characterized but involves the activation andproliferation of T-cells, including:

-   -   Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular syndrome, type 2 diabetes,        restenosis, chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS).    -   Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative disorders, including:    -   Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome and X-linked        lymphoproliferative disease.

Suitably the disease or disorder is selected from: inflammatory skindiseases such as psoriasis or lichen planus; acute and/or chronic GVHDsuch as steroid resistant acute GVHD; acute lymphoproliferativesyndrome; systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis or cutaneouslupus; or transplantation. In addition, the disease or disorder may beselected from myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, andscleroderma/systemic sclerosis.

The compounds of formula (I) may be used in the treatment of cancer.

Thus, in one embodiment there is provided a compound of formula (I), ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof, for use in the treatment of cancer.

Further, there is provided a method for treating cancer in a subject, byadministering to a subject in need thereof a compound of formula (I) ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof.

Additionally provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof and/orderivative thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatmentof cancer in a subject.

Suitably the cancer is a haematological cancer, such as Acute myeloidleukemia, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, B-cell acute lymphoblasticleukemia, Sweet Syndrome, T-cell Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (includingnatural killer/T-cell lymphoma, adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma,enteropathy type T-cell lymphoma, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma andcutaneous T-cell lymphoma), T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, B-cellNon-Hodgkins lymphoma (including Burkitt lymphoma, diffuse large B-celllymphoma, Follicular lymphoma, Mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal Zonelymphoma), Hairy Cell Leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, Lymphoblasticlymphoma, Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissuelymphoma, Multiple myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Plasma cellmyeloma, Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, chronicmyeloproliferative disorders (such as chronic myeloid leukemia, primarymyelofibrosis, essential thrombocytemia, polycytemia vera) or chroniclymphocytic leukemia.

Alternatively, the cancer is a non-haematological cancer, such asselected from the group consisting of bladder cancer, breast, melanoma,neuroblastoma, malignant pleural mesothelioma, and sarcoma.

In addition, compounds of formula (I) may be used in enhancing recoveryfrom vascular injury or surgery and reducing morbidity and mortalityassociated with neointima and restenosis in a subject. For example, thecompounds of formula (I) may be used in preventing, reducing, orinhibiting neointima formation. A medical device may be treated prior toinsertion or implantation with an effective amount of a compositioncomprising a compound of formula (I) in order to prevent, reduce, orinhibit neointima formation following insertion or implantation of thedevice or graft into the subject. The device can be a device that isinserted into the subject transiently, or a device that is implantedpermanently. In some embodiments, the device is a surgical device.Examples of medical devices include, but are not limited to, needles,cannulas, catheters, shunts, balloons, and implants such as stents andvalves.

Suitably the subject is a mammal, in particular the subject is a human.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

For use in therapy the compounds of the invention are usuallyadministered as a pharmaceutical composition. The invention alsoprovides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula(I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt)and/or derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier orexcipient.

In one embodiment, there is provided a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/or derivative thereof, for use inthe treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder as describedherein.

In a further embodiment, there is provided a method for the prophylaxisor treatment of a disease or disorder as described herein, whichcomprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amountof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I) ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof.

The invention also provides the use of a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt and/or solvate thereof (e.g. salt) and/or derivative thereof, inthe manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of adisease or disorder as described herein.

The compounds of formula (I) or their pharmaceutically acceptable saltsand/or solvates and/or derivatives thereof may be administered by anyconvenient method, e.g. by oral, parenteral, buccal, sublingual, nasal,rectal or transdermal administration, and the pharmaceuticalcompositions adapted accordingly.

The compounds of formula (I) or their pharmaceutically acceptable saltsand/or solvates and/or derivatives thereof may be administeredtopically, for example to the eye, gut or skin. Thus, in an embodimentthere is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound ofthe invention optionally in combination with one or more topicallyacceptable diluents or carriers.

A pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be delivered topicallyto the skin. Compositions suitable for transdermal administrationinclude ointments, gels and patches. Such a pharmaceutical compositionmay also suitably be in the form of a cream, lotion, foam, powder, pasteor tincture.

The pharmaceutical composition may suitably include vitamin D3 analogues(e.g. calcipotriol and maxacalcitol), steroids (e.g. fluticasonepropionate, betamethasone valerate and clobetasol propionate), retinoids(e.g. tazarotene), coal tar and dithranol. Topical medicaments are oftenused in combination with each other (e.g. a vitamin D3 and a steroid) orwith further agents such as salicylic acid.

A pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be delivered topicallyto the eye. Such a pharmaceutical composition may suitably be in theform of eye drops or an ointment.

A pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be delivered topicallyto the gut. Such a pharmaceutical composition may suitably be deliveredorally, such as in the form of a tablet or a capsule, or rectally, suchas in the form of a suppository.

Suitably, delayed release formulations are in the form of a capsule.

The compounds of formula (I) or their pharmaceutically acceptable saltsand/or solvates and/or derivatives thereof which are active when givenorally can be formulated as liquids or solids, e.g. as syrups,suspensions, emulsions, tablets, capsules or lozenges.

A liquid formulation will generally consist of a suspension or solutionof the active ingredient (such as a compound of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof) in a suitable liquid carrier(s) e.g. an aqueoussolvent such as water, ethanol or glycerine, or a non-aqueous solvent,such as polyethylene glycol or an oil. The formulation may also containa suspending agent, preservative, flavouring and/or colouring agent.

A composition in the form of a tablet can be prepared using any suitablepharmaceutical carrier(s) routinely used for preparing solidformulations, such as magnesium stearate, starch, lactose, sucrose andcellulose.

A composition in the form of a capsule can be prepared using routineencapsulation procedures, e.g. pellets containing the active ingredient(such as a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltand/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/or derivative thereof) can be preparedusing standard carriers and then filled into a hard gelatin capsule;alternatively a dispersion or suspension can be prepared using anysuitable pharmaceutical carrier(s), e.g. aqueous gums, celluloses,silicates or oils and the dispersion or suspension then filled into asoft gelatin capsule.

Typical parenteral compositions consist of a solution or suspension ofthe active ingredient (such as a compound of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate (e.g. salt) and/orderivative thereof) in a sterile aqueous carrier or parenterallyacceptable oil, e.g. polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone,lecithin, arachis oil or sesame oil. Alternatively, the solution can belyophilised and then reconstituted with a suitable solvent just prior toadministration.

Compositions for nasal administration may conveniently be formulated asaerosols, drops, gels and powders. Aerosol formulations typicallycomprise a solution or fine suspension of the active ingredient in apharmaceutically acceptable aqueous or non-aqueous solvent and areusually presented in single or multidose quantities in sterile form in asealed container which can take the form of a cartridge or refill foruse with an atomising device. Alternatively the sealed container may bea disposable dispensing device such as a single dose nasal inhaler or anaerosol dispenser fitted with a metering valve. Where the dosage formcomprises an aerosol dispenser, it will contain a propellant which canbe a compressed gas e.g. air, or an organic propellant such as afluoro-chloro-hydrocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon. Aerosol dosage forms canalso take the form of pump-atomisers.

Compositions suitable for buccal or sublingual administration includetablets, lozenges and pastilles where the active ingredient isformulated with a carrier such as sugar and acacia, tragacanth, orgelatin and glycerin.

Compositions for rectal administration are conveniently in the form ofsuppositories containing a conventional suppository base such as cocoabutter.

Suitably, the composition is in unit dose form such as a tablet, capsuleor ampoule.

The composition may for example contain from 0.1% to 100% by weight, forexample from 10 to 60% by weight, of the active material, depending onthe method of administration. The composition may contain from 0% to 99%by weight, for example 40% to 90% by weight, of the carrier, dependingon the method of administration. The composition may contain from 0.05mg to 2000 mg, for example from 1.0 mg to 500 mg, of the activematerial, depending on the method of administration. The composition maycontain from 50 mg to 1000 mg, for example from 100 mg to 400 mg of thecarrier, depending on the method of administration. The dose of thecompound used in the treatment or prophylaxis of the aforementioneddisorders will vary in the usual way with the seriousness of thedisorders, the weight of the sufferer, and other similar factors.However, as a general guide suitable unit doses may be 0.05 mg to 1000mg, more suitably 1.0 mg to 500 mg, and such unit doses may beadministered more than once a day, for example two or three a day. Suchtherapy may extend for a number of weeks or months.

The invention provides, in a further aspect, a combination comprising acompound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable, salt, solvateand/or derivative thereof (e.g. a combination comprising a compound offormula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof)together with a further pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient oringredients.

The invention provides a compound of formula (I), for use in combinationwith a further pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient oringredients.

When the compounds are used in combination with other therapeuticagents, the compounds may be administered separately, sequentially orsimultaneously by any convenient route.

Optimal combinations may depend on the disease or disorder. Possiblecombinations include those with one or more active agents selected fromthe list consisting of: 5-aminosalicylic acid, or a prodrug thereof(such as sulfasalazine, olsalazine or bisalazide); corticosteroids (e.g.prednisolone, methylprednisolone, or budesonide); immunosuppressants(e.g. cyclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus, methotrexate, azathioprinemycophenolate mofetil, leflunomide, cyclophosphamide, 6-mercaptopurineor anti-lymphocyte (or thymocyte) globulins); anti-TNF-alpha antibodies(e.g., infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab pegol or golimumab);anti-IL12/1L23 antibodies (e.g., ustekinumab); anti-IL6 or anti-IL6Rantibodies, anti-IL17 antibodies or small molecule IL12/1L23 inhibitors(e.g., apilimod); Anti-alpha-4-beta-7 antibodies (e.g., vedolizumab);MAdCAM-1 blockers (e.g., PF-00547659); antibodies against the celladhesion molecule alpha-4-integrin (e.g., natalizumab); antibodiesagainst the IL2 receptor alpha subunit (e.g., daclizumab orbasiliximab); JAK inhibitors including JAK1 and JAK3 inhibitors (e.g.,tofacitinib, baricitinib, R348); Syk inhibitors and prodrugs thereof(e.g., fostamatinib and R-406); Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (e.g.,tetomilast); HMPL-004; probiotics; Dersalazine; semapimod/CPSI-2364; andprotein kinase C inhibitors (e.g. AEB-071).

For cancer, the further pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredientmay be selected from anti-mitotic agents such as vinblastine, paclitaxeland docetaxel; alkylating agents, for example cisplatin, carboplatin,dacarbazine and cyclophosphamide; antimetabolites, for example5-fluorouracil, cytosine arabinoside and hydroxyurea; intercalatingagents for example adriamycin and bleomycin; topoisomerase inhibitorsfor example etoposide, topotecan and irinotecan; thymidylate synthaseinhibitors for example raltitrexed; P13 kinase inhibitors for exampleidelalisib; mTor inhibitors for example everolimus and temsirolimus;proteasome inhibitors for example bortezomib; histone deacetylaseinhibitors for example panobinostat or vorinostat; and hedgehog pathwayblockers such as vismodegib.

The further pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient may beselected from tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as, for example, axitinib,dasatinib, erlotinib, imatinib, nilotinib, pazopanib and sunitinib.

Anticancer antibodies may be included in a combination therapy and maybe selected from the group consisting of olaratumab, daratumumab,necitumumab, dinutuximab, traztuzumab emtansine, pertuzumab,obinutuzumab, brentuximab, ofatumumab, panitumumab, catumaxomab,bevacizumab, cetuximab, tositumomab, traztuzumab, gentuzumab ozogamycinand rituximab.

Compounds or pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may also beused in combination with radiotherapy.

Some of the combinations referred to above may conveniently be presentedfor use in the form of a pharmaceutical formulation and thuspharmaceutical formulations comprising a combination as defined abovetogether with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipientcomprise a further aspect of the invention. The individual components ofsuch combinations may be administered either sequentially orsimultaneously in separate or combined pharmaceutical formulations. Theindividual components of combinations may also be administeredseparately, through the same or different routes.

When a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof is used in combination with a second therapeuticagent active against the same disease state the dose of each compoundmay differ from that when the compound is used alone. Appropriate doseswill be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art.

Medical Devices

In an embodiment, compounds of the invention or pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising said compounds may be formulated to permitincorporation into the medical device, thus providing application of thecompound or composition directly to the site to prevent or treatconditions disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, the compounds of the invention or pharmaceuticalcomposition thereof is formulated by including it within a coating ontothe medical device. There are various coatings that can be utilized suchas, for example, polymer coatings that can release the compound over aprescribed time period. The compound, or a pharmaceutical compositionthereof, can be embedded directly within the medical device. In someembodiments, the compound is coated onto or within the device in adelivery vehicle such as a microparticle or liposome that facilitatesits release and delivery. In some embodiments, the compound orpharmaceutical composition is miscible in the coating.

In some embodiments, the medical device is a vascular implant such as astent. Stents are utilized in medicine to prevent or eliminate vascularrestrictions. The implants may be inserted into a restricted vesselwhereby the restricted vessel is widened. Excessive growth of theadjacent cells following vascular implantation results in a restrictionof the vessel particularly at the ends of the implants which results inreduced effectiveness of the implants. If a vascular implant is insertedinto a human artery for the elimination of for example anarteriosclerotic stenosis, intima hyperplasia can occur within a year atthe ends of the vascular implant and results in renewed stenosis(“restenosis”).

Accordingly, in some embodiments, the stents are coated or loaded with acomposition including a compound of the invention or pharmaceuticalcomposition thereof and optionally a targeting signal, a deliveryvehicle, or a combination thereof. Many stents are commerciallyavailable or otherwise know in the art.

In some embodiments, the stent is a drug-eluting stent. Various drugeluting stents that simultaneously deliver a therapeutic substance tothe treatment site while providing artificial radial support to the walltissue are known in the art. Endoluminal devices including stents aresometimes coated on their outer surfaces with a substance such as a drugreleasing agent, growth factor, or the like. Stents have also beendeveloped having a hollow tubular structure with holes or ports cutthrough the sidewall to allow drug elution from a central lumen.Although the hollow nature of the stent allows the central lumen to beloaded with a drug solution that is delivered via the ports or holes inthe sidewall of the stent, the hollow tubular structure may not havesuitable mechanical strength to provide adequate scaffolding in thevessel.

In some embodiments, the devices are also coated or impregnated with acompound of the invention, or pharmaceutical composition thereof and oneor more additional therapeutic agents, including, but not limited to,antiplatelet agents, anticoagulant agents, anti-inflammatory agents,antimicrobial agents, antimetabolic agents, additional anti-neointimaagents, additional antiproliferative agents, immunomodulators,antiproliferative agents, agents that affect migration and extracellularmatrix production, agents that affect platelet deposition or formationof thrombis, and agents that promote vascular healing andre-endothelialization, such as those and others described in Sousa etal. (2003) and Salu et al. (2004).

Examples of antithrombin agents include, but are not limited to, Heparin(including low molecular heparin), R-Hirudin, Hirulog, Argatroban,Efegatran, Tick anticoagulant peptide, and Ppack.

Examples of antiproliferative agents include, but are not limited to,Paclitaxel (Taxol), QP-2 Vincristin, Methotrexat, Angiopeptin,Mitomycin, BCP 678, Antisense c-myc, ABT 578, Actinomycin-D, RestenASE,1 -Chlor-deoxyadenosin, PCNA Ribozym, and Celecoxib.

Examples of anti-restenosis agents include, but are not limited to,immunomodulators such as Sirolimus (Rapamycin), Tacrolimus, Biorest,Mizoribin, Cyclosporin, Interferon-γ Ib, Leflunomid, Tranilast,Corticosteroide, Mycophenolic acid and Biphosphonate.

Examples of anti-migratory agents and extracellular matrix modulatorsinclude, but are not limited to Halofuginone,Propyl-hydroxylase-Inhibitors, C-Proteinase-Inhibitors, MMP-Inhibitors,Batimastat, Probucol.

Examples of antiplatelet agents include, but are not limited to,heparin.

Examples of wound healing agents and endothelialization promotersinclude vascular epithelial growth factor (“VEGF”), 17 -Estradiol,Tkase-Inhibitors, BCP 671, Statins, nitric oxide (“NO”)-Donors, andendothelial progenitor cell (“EPC”)-antibodies.

Besides coronary applications, drugs and active agents may beincorporated into the stent or stent coating for other indications. Forexample, in urological applications, antibiotic agents may beincorporated into the stent or stent coating for the prevention ofinfection. In gastroenterological and urological applications, activeagents may be incorporated into the stent or stent coating for the localtreatment of carcinoma. It may also be advantageous to incorporate in oron the stent a contrast agent, radiopaque markers, or other additives toallow the stent to be imaged in vivo for tracking, positioning, andother purposes. Such additives could be added to the absorbablecomposition used to make the stent or stent coating, or absorbed into,melted onto, or sprayed onto the surface of part or all of the stent.Preferred additives for this purpose include silver, iodine and iodinelabelled compounds, barium sulfate, gadolinium oxide, bismuthderivatives, zirconium dioxide, cadmium, tungsten, gold tantalum,bismuth, platinum, iridium, and rhodium. These additives may be, but arenot limited to, micro- or nano-sized particles or nano particles.Radio-opacity may be determined by fluoroscopy or by x-ray analysis.

A compound of the invention and one or more additional agents, orpharmaceutical composition thereof, can be incorporated into the stent,either by loading the compound and one or more additional agents, orpharmaceutical composition thereof into the absorbable material prior toprocessing, and/or coating the surface of the stent with the agent(s).The rate of release of agent may be controlled by a number of methodsincluding varying the following: the ratio of the absorbable material tothe compound and one or more additional agents, or pharmaceuticalcomposition, the molecular weight of the absorbable material, thecomposition of the compound and one or more additional agents, orpharmaceutical composition, the composition of the absorbable polymer,the coating thickness, the number of coating layers and their relativethicknesses, and/or the compound and one or more additional agents, orpharmaceutical composition concentration. Top coats of polymers andother materials, including absorbable polymers, may also be applied toactive agent coatings to control the rate of release. For example, P4HBcan be applied as a top coat on a metallic stent coated with P4HBincluding an active agent to retard the release of the active agent.

The invention is further exemplified by the following non-limitingexamples.

EXAMPLES

Abbreviations used herein are defined below. Any abbreviations notdefined are intended to convey their generally accepted meaning.

ABBREVIATIONS

-   -   Ac acetyl (C(O)CH₃)    -   AcOH glacial acetic acid    -   AlMe₃ trimethylaluminium    -   aq aqueous    -   Ar Aromatic ring    -   BEH ethylene bridged hybrid    -   Bispin Bis(pinacolato)diboron;        4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-Octamethyl-2,2′-bi-1,3,2-dioxaborolane    -   Bz benzyl (CH₂-phenyl)    -   Boc tert-butyloxycarbonyl protecting group    -   Cs₂CO₃ Cesium carbonate    -   CSH charged surface hybrid    -   d doublet    -   DABAL-Me₃ adduct of trimethylaluminum and        1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane    -   DCM dichloromethane    -   DIPEA N,N-diisopropylethylamine    -   dioxane 1,4-dioxane    -   DMAP 4-dimethylaminopyridine    -   DME dimethoxyethane    -   DMF N,N-dimethylformamide    -   DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide    -   DPPA diphenylphosphoryl azide    -   dppf 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene    -   (ES⁺) electrospray ionisation, positive mode    -   (ES⁻) electrospray ionisation, negative mode    -   ESI electrospray ionisation    -   Et ethyl    -   EtI Ethyl iodide    -   EtOAc ethyl acetate    -   EtOH ethanol    -   g grams    -   Hal halogen    -   HATU        1-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium        3-oxid hexafluorophosphate    -   HPLC high performance liquid chromatography    -   hr(s) hour(s)    -   IC₅₀ 50% inhibitory concentration    -   iPr iso-propyl    -   K₂CO₃ potassium carbonate    -   LCMS liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry    -   LHMDS lithium hexamethyldisilazide    -   LiOH lithium hydroxide    -   (M+H)⁺ protonated molecular ion    -   (M−H)⁻ unprotonated molecular ion    -   M molar concentration    -   mL millilitre    -   mm millimiter    -   mmol millimole    -   Me methyl    -   MeCN acetonitrile    -   Mel iodomethane    -   MeOH methanol    -   MHz megahertz    -   min(s) minute(s)    -   MSD mass selective detector    -   m/z mass-to-charge ratio    -   N₂ nitrogen gas    -   NH₃ ammonia    -   NH₄Cl ammonium chloride    -   NaH sodium hydride    -   NaHCO₃ sodium bicarbonate    -   nm nanometre    -   NMR nuclear magnetic resonance (spectroscopy)    -   NSFI N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide    -   P4HB poly-4-hydroxybutyrate    -   PDA photodiode array    -   Pd 170        chloro(crotyl)(2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropybiphenyl)palladium(II)        or XPhos Pd(crotyl)Cl    -   Pd 174        allyl(2-di-tert-butylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)palladium(II)        triflate or [tBuXPhosPd(allyl)]OTf    -   [Pd(allyl)Cl₂]₂ bis(allyl)dichlorodipalladium    -   PdCl₂(dppf)        [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)    -   Pd(PPh3)4 tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O)    -   PMB 4-methoxybenzyl    -   prep HPLC preparative high performance liquid chromatography    -   Ph phenyl    -   pos/neg positive/negative    -   q quartet    -   RF/MS RapidFire Mass Spectrometry    -   RT room temperature    -   Rt retention time    -   RP reverse phase    -   s singlet    -   S_(N)Ar nucleophilic aromatic substitution    -   sat saturated    -   SCX solid supported cation exchange (resin)    -   Selectfluor N-chloromethyl-N′-fluorotriethylenediammonium        bis(tetrafluoroborate)    -   t triplet    -   tBu tert-butyl    -   T3P        2,4,6-tripropyl-1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatriphosphorinane-2,4,6-trioxide    -   TBME tert-butyl methyl ether    -   TFA Trifluoroacetic acid    -   [t-BuXPhosPd(allyl)]OTf        allyl(2-di-tert-butylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)palladium(II)        triflate    -   THF tetrahydrofuran    -   TMP 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl    -   TMSOK potassium trimethylsilanolate    -   TTIP titanium tetraisopropoxide    -   UPLC ultra performance liquid chromatography    -   UV ultraviolet    -   v/v volume/volume    -   VWD variable wave detector    -   wt weight    -   um micrometre    -   uL microlitre    -   ° C. degrees Celsius

General Procedures

All starting materials and solvents were obtained either from commercialsources or prepared according to the literature. Unless otherwise statedall reactions were stirred. Organic solutions were routinely dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. Hydrogenations were performed on a ThalesH-cube flow reactor under the conditions stated.

Column chromatography was performed on pre-packed silica (230-400 mesh,40-63 um) cartridges using the amount indicated. SCX was purchased fromSupelco and treated with 1M hydrochloric acid prior to use. Unlessstated otherwise the reaction mixture to be purified was first dilutedwith MeOH and made acidic with a few drops of AcOH. This solution wasloaded directly onto the SCX and washed with MeOH. The desired materialwas then eluted by washing with 0.7 M NH₃ in MeOH.

Preparative Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Prep HPLC

Acidic prep

Waters X-Select CSH column C18, 5 um (19×50 mm), flow rate 28 mL min⁻¹eluting with a H₂O—MeCN gradient containing 0.1% v/v formic acid over6.5 min using UV detection at 254 nm.

Basic prep

Waters X-Bridge Prep column C18, 5 um (19×50 mm), flow rate 28 mL min⁻¹eluting with a 10 mM NH₄HCO₃—MeCN gradient over 6.5 min using UVdetection at 254 nm.

Analytical Methods

Reverse Phase HPLC Conditions for the LCMS Analytical Methods

HPLC acidic: Acidic LCMS 4 minute (5-95%)

Analytical LCMS was carried out using a Waters X-Select CSH C18, 2.5urn, 4.6×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of 0.1% Formic acid inMeCN in 0.1% Formic acid in water. The gradient from 5-95% 0.1% Formicacid in MeCN occurs between 0.00-3.00 minutes at 2.5 mL/min with a flushfrom 3.01-3.5 minutes at 4.5 mL/min. A column re-equilibration to 5%MeCN is from 3.60-4.00 minutes at 2.5 mL/min. UV spectra of the elutedpeaks were measured using an Agilent 1260 Infinity VWD at 254 nm. Massspectra were measured using an Agilent 6120 MSD running withpositive/negative switching.

HPLC basic: Basic LCMS 4 minute (5-95%)

Analytical LCMS was carried out using a Waters X-Select BEH C18, 2.5 um,4.6×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of MeCN in aqueous 10 mMammonium bicarbonate. The gradient from 5-95% MeCN occurs between0.00-3.00 minutes at 2.5 mL/min with a flush from 3.01-3.5 minutes at4.5 mL/min. A column re-equilibration to 5% MeCN is from 3.60-4.00minutes at 2.5 mL/min. UV spectra of the eluted peaks were measuredusing an Agilent 1260 Infinity VWD at 254nm. Mass spectra were measuredusing an Agilent 6120 MSD running with positive/negative switching.

Reverse Phase HPLC Conditions for the UPLC Analytical Methods

UPLC acidic: Acidic UPLC 3 minute

Analytical UPLC/MS was carried out using a Waters Acquity CSH C18, 1.7um, 2.1×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of 0.1% Formic acid in MeCNin 0.1% Formic acid in water. The gradient is structured with a startingpoint of 5% MeCN held from 0.0-0.11 minutes. The gradient from 5-95%occurs between 0.11-2.15 minutes with a flush from 2.15-2.56 minutes. Acolumn re-equilibration to 5% MeCN is from 2.56-2.83 minutes. UV spectraof the eluted peaks were measured using an Acquity PDA and mass spectrawere recorded using an Acquity QDa detector with ESI pos/neg switching.

Acidic UPLC 2 Acidic UPLC 1 minute

Analytical UPLC/MS was carried out using a Waters Acquity CSH C18, 1.7um, 2.1×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of 0.1% Formic acid in MeCNin 0.1% Formic acid in water. The gradient is structured with a startingpoint of 5% MeCN held from 0.0-0.08 minutes. The gradient from 5-95%occurs between 0.08-0.70 minutes with a flush from 0.7-0.8 minutes. Acolumn re-equilibration to 5% MeCN is from 0.8-0.9 minutes. UV spectraof the eluted peaks were measured using an Acquity PDA and mass spectrawere recorded using an Acquity QDa detector with ESI pos/neg switching.

UPLC basic: Basic UPLC 3 minute

Analytical UPLC/MS was carried out using a Waters Acquity BEH C18, 1.7um, 2.1×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of MeCN in aqueous 10 mMAmmonium Bicarbonate. The gradient is structured with a starting pointof 5% MeCN held from 0.0-0.11 minutes. The gradient from 5-95% occursbetween 0.11-2.15 minutes with a flush from 2.15-2.56 minutes. A columnre-equilibration to 5% MeCN is from 2.56-2.83 minutes. UV spectra of theeluted peaks were measured using an Acquity PDA and mass spectra wererecorded using an Acquity QDa detector with ESI pos/neg switching.

Basic UPLC 2 Basic UPLC 1 minute

Analytical UPLC/MS was carried out using a Waters Acquity BEH C18, 1.7um, 2.1×30 mm column eluting with a gradient of MeCN in aqueous 10 mMAmmonium Bicarbonate. The gradient is structured with a starting pointof 5% MeCN held from 0.0-0.08 minutes. The gradient from 5-95% occursbetween 0.08-0.70 minutes with a flush from 0.7-0.8 minutes. A columnre-equilibration to 5% MeCN is from 0.8-0.9 minutes. UV spectra of theeluted peaks were measured using an Acquity PDA and mass spectra wererecorded using an Acquity QDa detector with ESI pos/neg switching.

Column temperature is 40° C. in all runs. Injection volume is 3 uL andthe flow rate is 0.77 mL/min. PDA scan from 210-400 nm on all runs.

Normal Phase HPLC Conditions for the Chiral Analytical Methods

Chiral IC3 method: Chiral HPLC (Diacel Chiralpak IC, 5 um, 4.6×250 mm,1.0 mL/min, 25-70% EtOH (0.2% TFA) in iso-hexane (0.2% TFA)

Chiral IC4 method: Chiral HPLC (Diacel Chiralpak IC, 5 um, 4.6×250 mm,1.0 mi./min, 40% EtOH (0.2% TFA) in 4:1 heptane/chloroform (0.2% TFA).

Chiral IC5 method: Chiral HPLC (Diacel Chiralpak IC, 5 um, 4.6×250 mm,1.0 mi./min, 20% EtOH (0.2% TFA) in iso-hexane (0.2% TFA).

Reverse Phase HPLC Conditions for the Chiral Analytical Methods

Chiral IC6 method: Chiral HPLC (Diacel Chiralpak IC, 5 um, 4.6×250 mm,1.0 mL/min, 50% MeCN (0.1% formic acid) in water (0.1% formic acid).

Chiral IC7 method: Chiral HPLC (Diacel Chiralpak IC, 5 um, 4.6×250 mm,1.0 mL/min, 5-95% MeCN (0.1% formic acid) in water (0.1% formic acid).

¹H NMR Spectroscopy

¹H NMR spectra were acquired on a BrukerAvance III spectrometer at 400MHz or BrukerAvance III HD spectrometer at 500 MHz using residualundeuterated solvent as reference and unless specified otherwise wererun in DMSO-d6.

Preparation of Intermediates

Known synthetic intermediates were procured from commercial sources orwere obtained using published literature procedures. Additionalintermediates were prepared by the representative synthetic processesdescribed herein.

Any one of Methods 1-10 (referred to later herein) or A-N may be used inthe synthesis of the compounds of formula (I). For example, a schemewhich is shown using a compound wherein X═N,Y═CR₂ and Z═CR₃ may also beused in the synthesis of compounds wherein X, Y and Z are as defined inthe claims.

Preparation of Bi-Ester Intermediates 1-(tert-Butyl) 3-methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC1

NaH (60 wt % in mineral oil, 5.10 g, 128 mmol) was added portionwise toan ice-cooled, stirred solution of tert-butyl methyl malonate (20.5 mL,121 mmol) in THF (160 mL). The reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 20 minsthen at RT for 60 mins until evolution of hydrogen ceased.2,4-Dichloropyrimidine (10 g, 67.1 mmol) was then added and theresulting mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 3 hrs. The reaction wasallowed to cool, partitioned between NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 500 mL) and EtOAc(500 mL), the two phases were separated and the organic layer was passedthrough a phase separator. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (220 g column, 0-30% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)malonate (13.1 g,44.3 mmol, 66% yield) as a clear pale yellow oil; Rt 2.09 mins (HPLCacidic); m/z 230 (M+H−tBu)⁺ (ES⁺) and 287 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ8.83 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 1H),3.73 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

1-(tert-Butyl) 3-methyl 2-(2-chloro-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)malonateINTC2

NaH (60 wt % in mineral oil, 0.575 g, 14.4 mmol) was added portionwiseto a stirred solution of tert-butyl methyl malonate (2.23 mL, 13.2 mmol)in DMF (20 mL). The reaction was stirred at RT under N₂ for 10 minsuntil evolution of hydrogen ceased. The reaction was cooled to 0° C. and2,4-dichloro-5-fluoropyrimidine (2.0 g, 12.0 mmol) was added. Theresulting mixture was slowly stirred at RT for 18 hours. The reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl 2-(2-chloro-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)malonate(1.96 g, 5.47 mmol, 46% yield) as a clear colourless oil; Rt 1.42 mins(HPLC acidic); m/z 305 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.08-8.90 (m, 1H), 5.47-5.38 (m, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 9H).

1-(tert-Butyl) 3-methyl 2-(2-chloro-5-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)malonateINTC3

NaH (60 wt % dispersion in mineral oil, 0.466 g, 11.7 mmol) was addedportionwise to an ice-cooled, stirred solution of tert-butyl methylmalonate (1.97 mL, 11.7 mmol) in THF (10 mL). The reaction was stirredat RT for 10 mins. 2,4-Dichloro-5-methylpyrimidine (1.0 g, 6.13 mmol)was then added and the resulting mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2hrs. The reaction was allowed to cool, partitioned between saturatedNH₄Cl (aq, 10 mL) and EtOAc (10 mL), the two phases were separated andthe organic layer was passed through a phase separator. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g column, 0-30%EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-chloro-5-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)malonate (1.40 g, 4.41 mmol, 72%yield) as a colourless oil; Rt 1.39 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 201(M-Boc+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.66 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 1H),5.38 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.19 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 3H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-methyl 2-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC54

Prepared as for INTC1 using commercial 2,4-dichloro-6-methylpyrimidineand tert-butyl methyl malonate to afford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)malonate (61% yield) as a clear oil.Rt 1.39 (UPLC basic); m/z 301 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.48 (s, 1H), 5.11 (s, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.40(s, 9H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-methyl2-(2-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC55

Prepared as for INTC1 using commercial2,4-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine and tert-butyl methylmalonate to afford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate (67% yield) as aclear oil. Rt 1.34 (UPLC basic); m/z none observed; ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.21 (s, 1H), 5.39 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Dimethyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methoxymalonate INTC56

Prepared as for INTC1 using 2,4-dichloropyrimidine and dimethyl2-methoxymalonate to afford dimethyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methoxymalonate (79% yield) as a clearcolourless oil. Rt 1.55 (HPLC acidic); m/z 275 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMRnot recorded. Material used directly in the next step with no furthercharacterisation.

Dimethyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-isopropylmalonate INTC57

Prepared as for INTC1 using 2,4-dichloropyrimidine and dimethyl2-isopropylmalonate to afford dimethyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-isopropylmalonate (98% yield) as a red gum.Rt 0.64 (UPLC acidic 2); m/z 286 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR not recorded.Material used directly in the next step with no furthercharacterisation.

Decarboxylation of Chloro-Pyrimidines

Methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC4

TFA (55.3 mL, 717 mmol) was added dropwise to an ice-cooled, stirredsolution of 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)malonateINTC1 (12.1 g, 42.2 mmol) in DCM (50 mL). The reaction was stirred at25° C. for 1 hr and then concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasdissolved in EtOAc (200 mL), and basified with NaHCO₃ (200 mL), theorganic layer was isolated and passed through a phase separator, thesolvent was removed in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (220 g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane)to afford methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (7.12 g, 37.8 mmol,90% yield) as a pale yellow oil. Rt 1.16 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 187(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); 1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.76 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60(d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H).

Method A: Decarboxylation of Chloro-Heterocycles Such asChloro-Pyrimidines

TFA (10 eq) was added dropwise to an ice-cooled, stirred solution ofmalonate derivative (1 eq) in DCM (15 volumes). The reaction vessel wasstirred at RT for 18 hrs and then concentrated. The crude product waspurified by normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 1 The following intermediates were made according to Method A.Name/Structure (All examples containing Synthesis Method, chiral centresare [LCMS Method], m/z ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTC racemates unlessstated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC5

Method A using INTC2, [HPLC acidic], 205 (0.85). 8.91 (d, J = 1.4 Hz,1H), 4.04 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (s, 3H). INTC6

Method A using INTC3, [HPLC acidic], 201 (0.82). 8.60 (s, 1H), 3.96 (s,2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H). INTC58

Method A using INTC54, [UPLC basic], no m/z (0.78). 7.45 (s, 1H), 3.88(s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H). INTC59

Method A using INTC55, [UPLC basic]], no m/z (1.22). 8.19 (s, 1H), 4.12(s, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H). INTC60

Method A using INTC16, [UPLC acidic], M + Na ³⁵Cl isotope 267 (0.94).8.76 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.98-3.94 (m, 1H),3.63 (s, 3H), 3.37-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.21 (m, 1H),2.14-2.03 (m, 1H). INTC61

Method A using INTC15, [HPLC acidic], M + H ³⁵Cl isotope 215 (1.68).8.76 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J = 7.5 Hz,1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.93- 1.83 (m, 1H), 0.83 (t, J =7.4 Hz, 3H).

Alkylation

Methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC7

Mel (0.24 mL, 3.89 mmol) was added to a stirred suspension of methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC4 (0.29 g, 1.55 mmol) and K₂CO₃(0.644 g, 4.66 mmol) in acetone (5 mL). The reaction vessel was sealedand stirred at 60° C. for 18 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo, water (40 mL) was added and extracted with DCM (2×40 mL). Theorganic phase was dried (phase separator) and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 g column,0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate (0.25 g, 1.11 mmol, 71%yield) as a clear, pale yellow liquid; Rt 1.70 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z215 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.78 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),7.66 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 6H).

Methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)propanoate INTC8

Mel (14.1 mL, 225 mmol) was added to a stirred suspension of methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC4 (10.37 g, 45.0 mmol) and K₂CO₃(31.1 g, 225 mmol) in acetone (150 mL). The reaction mixture was stirredat 60° C. for 40 hrs under N₂. The reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo, the resulting mixture diluted in EtOAc and filtered. Theinorganic phases were washed with EtOAc and the filtrate concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(220 g column, 0-30% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)propanoate (1.27 g, 5.00 mmol, 11% yield) asthe by-product; Rt 0.89 mins (UPLC acidic); m/z 201 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). No¹H-NMR data was recorded.

Method B: Alkylation

Base (2.5-5 eq) was added to an ice-cooled, stirred mixture of methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (1 eq) in appropriate polar aproticsolvent such as DMF or acetone (10 volumes). After 20 min, alkyl halide(1-5 eq) was added. The reaction vessel was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minsthen at RT for 2 hrs. The reaction was quenched with NH₄Cl (aq) or 1MHCl (aq), stirred for 20 mins then extracted with EtOAc. The organicphases were dried (phase separator) and concentrated. The crude productwas purified by normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 2 The following intermediates were made according to Method B.Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing chiral Method, [LCMS¹H NMR Chemical Shift Base, centres are racemates unless Method], m/zData RX, INTC stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) solventINTC9

Method B using INTC5, [UPLC acidic], 233 (1.31). 8.88 (d, J = 2.5 Hz,1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 1.52 (s, 6H). K₂CO₃, MeI, acetone INTC10

Method B using INTC6, [UPLC acidic], 215 (1.03). 8.60 (s, 1H), 4.25 (q,J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 2.29 (d, J = 0.8 Hz, 3H), 1.40 (d, J =7.0 Hz, 3H). K₂CO₃, MeI, acetone INTC11

Method B using INTC6, [UPLC acidic], 228/231 (1.26). 8.57 (d, J = 0.8Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.13 (d, J = 0.8 Hz, 3H), 1.50 (s, 6H). K₂CO₃,MeI, acetone INTC12

Method B using INTC4, [UPLC acidic], 243 (1.38). 8.83-8.67 (m, 1H),7.65- 7.52 (m, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.99 (m, 4H), 0.73- 0.59 (m, 6H).NaOH, EtBr, DMF INTC13

Method B using INTC4, [UPLC acidic], 213, (1.05). 8.78-8.62 (m, 1H),7.94- 7.81 (m, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.56 (m, 4H). NaOH, BrCH₂CH₂BrDMF INTC14

Method B using INTC4, [UPLC acidic], 241 (1.32). 8.79-8.66 (m, 1H),7.65- 7.55 (m, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.21- 2.06 (m, 2H),1.81-1.57 (m, 4H). NaOH, Br-(n- Bu)-Br DMF INTC15

Method B using INTC1, [UPLC acidic], 315 (1.58). 8.83 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 7.80 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s,9H), 0.82 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H). NaOH, EtBr, DMF INTC16

Method B using INTC1, [UPLC acidic], 345 (1.48). 8.83 (dd, J = 5.2, 1.0Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.11(s, 3H), 2.47-2.40 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H). NaOH, BrCH₂CH₂OMe, DMF INTC62

Method B using INTC58 NO LCMS data 7.53 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s,3H), 1.51 (s, 6H). K₂CO₃, MeI, acetone INTC63

Method B using INTC59 NO LCMS data 8.17 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 1.59 (s,6H). K₂CO₃, MeI, acetone INTC64

Method B using commercial pyrimidine [UPLC acidic], ³⁵Cl isotope 249(1.39). 7.90 (s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 6H). tBuOK, MeI, THF

S_(N)AR on 2,6-dichloro pyrimidines

Methyl 2-(2-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC65

To a stirred solution of methyl2-(2,6-dichloropyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC64 (0.77 g, 2.78mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) under N₂ at 0° C. was added 5.4 M sodiummethanolate (MeOH) (0.6 mL, 3.24 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 30 min then at RT for a further 30 min. The reaction was thenconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon silica gel (40 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-(2-chloro methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate (0.54 g, 1.72mmol, 62% yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.35 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 245(³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 6.99 (s, 1H), 3.96 (s,3H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 6H).

Heterocycle Formation Via Alkylation

Methyl 4-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC52

To a solution of methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC4 (2.0 g,10.7 mmol) in DMF (10 mL, 10.7 mmol) at 0° C. was added NaOH (0.986 g,24.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 20 mins then1-bromo-2-(2-bromoethoxy)ethane (1.8 mL, 12.9 mmol) was added. Thereaction was stirred at RT for 23 hrs. The reaction mixture wasacidified using 1M HCl (aq, 53.6 mL, 53.6 mmol) before extracting withDCM (70 mL). The phases were separated using a phase separator cartridgeand the aqueous was extracted with further DCM (2×50 mL). The combinedorganics were concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (80 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford methyl4-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (1.83 g,5.57 mmol, 52% yield) as a yellow oil. Rt 1.56 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z257 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.80 (d, J=5.3 Hz,1H), 7.69 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.55-3.50(m, 2H), 2.33-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.06 (m, 2H).

Heterocycle Formation Via Enolate S_(N)AR

1-tert-Butyl 4-methyl4-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)piperidine-1,4-dicarboxylate INTC66

LiHMDS (1.61 mL, 1.61 mmol) was added in one portion to an ice-cooled,stirred solution of 1-tert-butyl 4-methyl piperidine-1,4-dicarboxylate(340 mg, 1.40 mmol) and 2,4-dichloropyrimidine (200 mg, 1.34 mmol) inTHF (10 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to warm up to RT andstirred for 2 hrs. The reaction was quenched by addition of NaH₂PO₄ (aq,1M, 3 mL). The product was extracted with DCM (2×10 mL). The combinedorganic extracts were dried via a hydrophobic phase separator andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon silica gel (24 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford1-tert-butyl 4-methyl4-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)piperidine-1,4-dicarboxylate (315 mg, 0.66mmol, 49% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 2.29 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z255 (³⁵Cl M-Boc+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.79 (d, J=5.3Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.59 (m, 5H), 3.13 (s, 2H),2.26-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-methyl3-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)azetidine-1,3-dicarboxylate INTC67

Prepared as for INTC66 using 1-tert-butyl 3-methylazetidine-1,3-dicarboxylate and 2,4-dichloropyrimidine in toluene toafford 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl3-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)azetidine-1,3-dicarboxylate (7% yield) as apale yellow oil. Rt 2.12 min (HPLC, basic); m/z 272 (³⁵Cl M-tBu+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) ≢7 8.83 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.35 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.28 (m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 1.39(s, 9H).

Hydrolysis of chloro-pyrimidines

Lithium 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate INTC68

To a solution of methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoateINTC60 (479 mg, 1.96 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and MeOH (2.5 mL) was added asolution of LiOH (56 mg, 2.35 mmol) in water (3 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at RT for 72 hrs. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give lithium2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate (441 mg, 1.49 mmol, 76%yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 1.34 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 231 (asfree acid ³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.64 (d, J=5.1Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.39-3.33 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H),2.82-2.75 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.85 (m, 2H).

Coupling (Sulfonamidation)

1-(tert-Butyl) 3-methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC17

A 20 mL vial was charged with cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.254 g, 2.09mmol) Cs₂CO₃ (1.14 g, 3.49 mmol), 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC1 (0.50 g, 1.74 mmol) and dioxane(2 mL). The mixture was degassed (N₂, 5 mins). In a separate 20 mL vial,[Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ (16 mg, 0.044 mmol), tBuXPhos (74 mg, 0.174 mmol) anddioxane (1 mL) were stirred under N₂ for 5 mins then added to the firstvial. The resulting reaction mixture was heated under N₂ at 60° C. for2.5 hrs. The mixture was allowed to cool to RT, diluted with H₂O (2 mL)and then carefully acidified with 1M HCl (aq, 5 mL) until pH 4. Theresidue was extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL), the organic phase wasfiltered through a phase separator and the solvent was removed in vacuo.The yellow residue was triturated with TBME (10 mL), filtered and washedwith TBME (10 mL) to give 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate (0.394 g, 1.05mmol, 60% yield) as a white solid.; Rt 1.87 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 372(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.57 (s, 1H), 11.61 (s, 1H),7.28-7.21 (m, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.75-2.65 (m, 1H), 1.44(s, 9H), 1.18-0.83 (m, 4H). 8:2 mixture of tautomers.

Method C: Formation of Sulfonamides from Aromatic Halides

2-Chloropyrimidine intermediate (1 eq), sulfonamide (1.2 eq) and base (2eq) were dissolved in dioxane (40 volumes). The mixture was degassed(N₂, 5 mins) then catalyst (5 mol %) was added. The resulting mixturewas heated under nitrogen at 90° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered,washing with EtOAc or DCM and the resulting filtrate was concentrated.The crude product was purified by normal phase chromatography ortrituration using a suitable solvent.

TABLE 3 The following intermediates were made according to Method C.Synthesis Method, [LCMS Name/Structure Method], m/z ¹H NMR ChemicalShift Catalyst, (All examples containing chiral centres (M + H)⁺, DataBase, INTC are racemates unless stated) (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated)Solvent INTC18

Method C using INTC8, [UPLC acidic], 286 (0.86). None recorded. tBuXPhosPd G3, K₂CO₃, dioxane INTC19

Method C using INTC7, [HPLC acidic], 274 (1.35). 11.30 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.35 (s, 3H),1.50 (s, 6H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC20

Method C using INTC7, [UPLC acidic], 288 (0.92). 11.20 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.53 (q, J =7.4 Hz, 2H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.21 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃,dioxane INTC21

Method C using INTC7, [HPLC acidic], 300 (1.55). 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.22- 3.11 (m,1H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.14-0.93 (m, 4H). Pd 174, K₂CO₃, dioxane INTC22

Method C using INTC9, [UPLC acidic], 318 (1.12). 11.38 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d,J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.19 (tt, J = 7.9, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 1.52 (s,6H), 1.14- 1.03 (m, 4H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC23

Method C using INTC11, [UPLC acidic], 313 (1.07). 11.07 (s, 1H), 8.36(s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 1.50 (s, 6H),1.13-1.00 (m, 4H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC24

Method C using INTC7, [HPLC acidic], 314 (1.74). 11.11 (s, 1H), 8.56 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (p, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),3.63 (s, 3H), 2.45- 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.84 (m, 2H),1.49 (s, 6H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC25

Method C using INTC7, [UPLC acidic], 316 (1.09). 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 6H),1.37 (s, 9H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC26

Method C using INTC7, [HPLC acidic], 314 (1.71). 11.04 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 1.55- 1.45 (m,8H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 0.89-0.83 (m, 2H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC27

Method C using INTC12, [UPLC acidic], 328 (1.22). 11.24 (s, 1H),8.66-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.01 (m, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.23- 3.06 (m, 1H),2.11-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.15-0.96 (m, 4H), 0.79-0.57 (m, 6H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃,dioxane INTC28

Method C using INTC13, [UPLC acidic], 298 (0.93). 11.19 (s, 1H),8.57-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.32 (m, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.20- 3.08 (m, 1H),1.68-1.52 (m, 4H), 1.15-0.98 (m, 4H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC29

Method C using INTC14, [UPLC acidic], 326 (1.17). 11.23 (s, 1H),8.59-8.45 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.05 (m, 1H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.25- 3.12 (m, 1H),2.40-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.18-0.96 (m,4H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC30

Method C using INTC15, [UPLC acidic], 400 (1.40). 11.30 (s, 1H), 8.62(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.21- 3.10(m, 1H), 2.30-2.10 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H), 1.18- 0.97 (m, 4H), 0.83 (t, J= 7.4 Hz, 3H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC31

Method C using INTC16, [UPLC acidic], 430 (1.31). 11.31 (s, 1H), 8.63(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.32- 3.24(m, 2H), 3.20-3.14 (m, 1H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.49- 2.32 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s,9H), 1.15-0.98 (m, 4H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC32

Method C using INTC2, [UPLC acidic], 390 (1.27). 11.47 (s, 1H),8.81-8.72 (m, 1H), 5.31-5.20 (m, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.20- 3.12 (m, 1H),1.43 (s, 9H), 1.17-0.99 (m, 4H). Pd 174, K₂CO₃, dioxane INTC53

Method C using INTC52 [UPLC, acidic], 342 (0.88). 11.30 (s, 1H), 8.61(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.79-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.67(s, 3H), 3.52-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.24-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.87 (m, 2H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃,dioxane INTC69

Method C using INTC62, [UPLC acidic], 314 (1.06). 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.05(s, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.21-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 6H),1.15-1.07 (m, 2H), 1.07-0.96 (m, 2H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃,dioxane INTC70

Method C using INTC63, [UPLC acidic], 368 (1.37). 11.87 (s, 1H), 7.64(s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 6H), 1.20-1.04 (m,4H). [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC71

Method C using INTC65, [HPLC acidic], 330 (1.86). 11.11 (s, 1H), 6.53(s, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.25-3.17 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 6H),1.17-0.90 (m, 4H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC72

Method C using INTC67, [UPLC acidic], 313 (M − Boc + H)⁺ (1.22). 11.40(s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.38-4.34(m, 2H), 4.32-4.26 (m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.20-3.11 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s,9H), 1.16-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.00 (m, 2H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC73

Method C using INTC16, [HPLC acidic], 404 (1.91). 11.38 (s, 1H), 8.63(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.35- 3.31(m, 4H), 3.29-3.23 (m, 1H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.34(m, 1H), 1.40 (s, 9H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC74

Method C using INTC85, [HPLC acidic], 292 (1.52). 11.56 (s, 1H) 8.74 (d,J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.37 (s, 3H),2.43-2.17 (m, 2H), 0.88 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxaneINTC75

Method C using INTC56, [HPLC acidic], 360 (1.49). 11.48 (s, 1H), 8.70(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 6H), 3.49 (s,3H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.01 (m, 4H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC76

Method C using INTC66, [UPLC acidic], 315 (M − Boc + H) (1.23). 11.36(s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.62(m, 7H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.19 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s,9H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC77

Method C using INTC66, [HPLC acidic], 385 (M − tBu + H) (2.08). 11.30(s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.67(m, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.53-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.19(m, 3H), 2.03- 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.08- 1.00(m, 2H). Pd-174 Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC78

Method C using INTC57, [UPLC acidic 2], 372 (0.58). ¹H NMR not recorded.[Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane

Decarboxylation

Methyl 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate INTC33

TFA (1 mL, 13.0 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirred, ice-cooledsolution of 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate INTC17 (0.27 g,0.73 mmol) in DCM (2 mL). The reaction vessel was stirred at RT for 2hrs and concentrated in vacuo to afford methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.29 g, 0.68 mmol, 93% yield) as a yellow solid;Rt 0.79 mins (HPLC basic); m/z 272 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.19 (s, 1H), 11.39-10.93 (m, 2H), 8.57 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H),7.13 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=7.6, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.95-5.87 (m, 1H),4.92 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.29-3.10 (m,1H), 2.72-2.60 (rn, 1H), 117-0.85 (m, 8H).1:1 mixture of tautomers.

Method D: Decarboxylation of Pyrimidines Bearing Sulfonamides

TFA (10 eq) was added dropwise to an ice-cooled, stirred solution ofmalonate derivative (1 eq) in DCM (15 volumes). The reaction vessel wasstirred at RT for 18 hrs and then concentrated.

The crude product was purified by normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 4 The following intermediates were made according to Method D.Synthesis Name/Structure Method, [LCMS (All examples containing chiralMethod], m/z ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTC centres are racematesunless stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC34

Method D using INTC32, [HPLC acidic], 290 (0.83). 11.37 (s, 1H),8.76-8.63 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.12 (m, 1H),1.16-0.98 (m, 4H). INTC35

Method D using INTC30, [UPLC acidic], 300 (0.99). 11.26 (s, 1H), 8.57(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H),3.62 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.77 (m, 1H),1.19-0.96 (m, 4H), 0.85 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H). INTC36

Method D using INTC31, [UPLC basic], 330 (0.60). 11.27 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d,J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H),3.62 (s, 3H), 3.33-3.20 (m, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.18 (m, 1H),2.11-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.16-0.99 (m, 4H).

Hydrolysis

Potassium 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate INTC37

A solution of methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate INTC35 (2.4 g,7.22 mmol) in THF (80 mL) was treated with TMSOK (2.26 g, 15.9 mmol).The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at RT for 18 hrs. The resultingsuspension was concentrated in vacuo to afford potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate (3 g, 6.49 mmol,90% yield) as a pale yellow solid; Rt 0.19 mins (UPLC basic); m/z 286(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺), ionises as free acid; ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.97 (d,J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.01 (tt, J=8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H),2.88 (dd, J=8.0, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.88-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.50 (m, 1H),0.84-0.74 (m, 5H), 0.65-0.55 (m, 2H), NH proton not observed.

Potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate INTC38

A solution of methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate INTC36(0.23 g, 0.69 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was treated with TMSOK (0.22 g, 1.54mmol). The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at RT for 18 hrs. Theresulting suspension was quenched with MeOH (2 mL) then concentrated invacuo to afford potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate (0.33g, 0.65 mmol, 94% yield) as a pale red solid; Rt 0.14 mins (UPLC basic);m/z 316 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺), ionises as free acid; ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.03 (dd, J=5.0, 2.9 Hz, 1H, minor), 7.97 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H, major), 6.59(d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, minor), 6.33 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H, major), 3.28-3.13 (m,7H), 3.12-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.22-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.77 (m, 1H), 0.84-0.75(m, 2H), 0.63-0.57 (m, 2H). Mixture of tautomers.

Potassium 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC39

A solution of methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (600 mg, 2.212mmol) INTC33 in THF (12 mL) was treated with TMSOK (624 mg, 4.87 mmol).The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at RT for 18 hrs. The resultingsuspension was concentrated in vacuo to afford potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (1.069 g, 2.208mmol, quantitative yield) as a pale yellow solid. Rt 0.14 min (UPLCacidic); m/z 258 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺), ionises as free acid. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.97 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 2.99-2.92 (m,1H), 0.82-0.76 (m, 2H), 0.66-0.57 (m, 2H). CH₂ and NH signals notobserved.

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)acetic acid INTC40

LiOH (0.105 g, 4.37 mmol) was added to a solution of methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (0.49 g,1.457 mmol) INTC34 in MeOH (5 mL) and water (2 mL) and stirred at RT for18 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the crudeproduct was purified by chromatography by RP Flash C18 (40 g column,0-50% MeCN/Water 0.1% Formic Acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)acetic acid (0.44g, 0.991 mmol, 68% yield) as a yellow solid. Rt 0.65 mins (UPLC acidic);m/z 276 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s,1H), 2.97-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.15 (m, 2H), 0.86-0.69 (m, 2H), 0.69-0.52(m, 2H), CO₂H not observed.

4-(6-Ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)aniline INTC41

Sodium triacetoxyborohydride (0.148 g, 0.697 mmol) was added to asolution of 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD18 (0.1 g, 0.465 mmol)and 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (0.085 mL, 0.697 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). Thereaction was stirred at RT for 16 hrs. To the reaction was addedsaturated NaHCO₃ (aq) (20 mL), the aqueous extracted with DCM (3×20 mL)and the combined organic layers were concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 g cartridge,0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)aniline (0.174 g, 0.467mmol, quantitative yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.68 min (UPLC, basic);m/z 336 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s,1H), 7.88-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.71 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.65 (m, 2H), 4.43 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.27 (d, J=5.8Hz, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 1.37 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

tert-Butyl3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)-3-oxopropanoateINTC42

HATU (0.289 g, 0.760 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)aniline INTC41 (0.17 g,0.507 mmol), 3-(tert-butoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid (0.1 mL, 0.649 mmol)and TEA (0.21 mL, 1.507 mmol) in DCM (5 mL). The resulting reaction wasstirred at RT for 1 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (20mL) and extracted with DCM (3×20 mL). The combined organic extracts weredried (phase separator) and the solvent removed under reduced pressure.The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 gcolumn, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford tert-butyl3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)-3-oxopropanoate(0.2 g, 0.377 mmol, 74% yield) as a clear, colourless gum. Rt 1.74 min(UPLC, basic); m/z 478 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81(s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.11(m, 2H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 4.47 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.72(s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 2H), 1.39 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.35 (s, 9H).

tert-Butyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)-3-oxopropanoate INTC43

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil) (0.034 g, 0.838 mmol) was added to astirred solution of tert-butyl3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyhamino)-3-oxopropanoateINTC42 (0.2 g, 0.419 mmol) in THF (4 mL, 0.419 mmol). The reaction wasstirred at RT for 10 min then 2,4-dichloropyrimidine (0.087 g, 0.586mmol) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrsunder N₂. The reaction mixture was quenched with brine (20 mL). Theaqueous phase was extracted with DCM (3×50 mL), dried (phase separator)and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (24 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford tert-butyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-34(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyhamino)-3-oxopropanoate (0.13 g, 0.189 mmol, 45% yield) as aclear, colourless gum. Rt 1.86 min (UPLC, basic); m/z 591 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺);¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.77 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.26(s, 1H), 8.15-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.16 (m, 4H),6.90-6.85 (m, 2H), 5.02 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (s, 1H), 4.74 (d,J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

2-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)acetamide INTC44

TFA (0.234 mL, 3.03 mmol) was added dropwise to an ice-cooled, stirredsolution of tert-butyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)-3-oxopropanoateINTC43 (0.13 g, 0.189 mmol) in DCM (20 mL). The reaction vessel wasstirred at 25° C. for 7 hrs and then carefully basified with NaHCO3 (20mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (2×20 mL), dried (phaseseparator) and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 g column,0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazinyl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyhacetamide (0.05 g, 0.092 mmol, 49% yield)as a clear, colourless gum. Rt 1.62 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 490 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H),8.25 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.10 (m, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.39 -7.34 (m,2H), 7.17 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 6.89-6.82 (m, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.46 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

2-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)butanamideINTC45

lodoethane (0.410 mL, 5.10 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)acetamideINTC44 (0.5 g, 1.021 mmol) and potassium carbonate (0.705 g, 5.10 mmol)in acetone (5 mL). The reaction vessel was heated to 60° C. and stirredfor 18 hrs under N₂. The reaction mixture was concentrated, diluted inwater (40 mL) and extracted into DCM (3×40 mL). The organics werecombined, dried (phase separator) and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (40 g column,0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)butanamide(0.31 g, 0.539 mmol, 53% yield) as a clear pale yellow gum. Rt 2.73 min(HPLC, acidic); m/z 519 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.80(s, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),7.32 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.88-6.81 (m, 2H), 4.92 (d,J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50-4.43 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.69(m, 4H), 2.09-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.39 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H),0.82 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyhbutanamideINTC46

A 20 mL vial was charged with cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.078 g, 0.646mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (0.351 g, 1.08 mmol), 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyhbutanamideINTC45 (0.31 g, 0.539 mmol) and dioxane (10 mL). The mixture was spargedwith N₂ for 5 min. Pd-174 (0.012 g, 0.016 mmol) was added and themixture was then heated at 80° C. for 1 hr and then at 100° C. for 7hrs. Further cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.078 g, 0.646 mmol) and Pd-174(0.012 g, 0.016 mmol) was added and the mixture heated at 100° C. for afurther 3 h. The reaction mixture was quenched with saturated NH₄Cl (aq,40 mL), extracted into DCM (3×40 mL), dried (phase separator) andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon silica gel (40 g cartridge, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyhbutanamide(0.18 g, 0.269 mmol, 50% yield) as a thick yellow gum. Rt 1.65 min(UPLC, acidic); 603.6 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.22(s, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.49-8.42 (m, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=8.1Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.96-6.89 (m, 1H),6.87-6.81 (m, 2H), 4.99 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H),4.47 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.65 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.13(m, 1H), 2.10-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.72 (m, 1H), 1.39 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H),1.12-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.87 (m, 2H), 0.83 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

tert-Butyl 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)-3-oxopropanoate INTC47

A 20 mL vial was charged with cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.074 g, 0.610mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (0.331 g, 1.017 mmol), tert-butyl2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyhamino)-3-oxopropanoateINTC43 (0.3 g, 0.508 mmol) and dioxane (10 mL). The mixture was spargedwith N₂ for 5 min. In a separate 20 mL vial was added [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂(4.68 mg, 0.013 mmol), tBuXPhos (0.022 g, 0.051 mmol) and dioxane (2mL). The mixture was stirred under N₂ for 5 min then added to the firstmixture. The resulting mixture was heated under N₂ at 60° C. for 4 hrs.Further cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.074 g, 0.610 mmol) was added followedby Pd-174 (11.00 mg, 0.015 mmol). The mixture was then heated at 80° C.for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was quenched with saturated NH₄Cl (aq, 40mL), extracted into DCM (3×20 mL), dried (phase separator) andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon silica gel (40 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to affordtert-butyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-((4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyhamino)-3-oxopropanoate(0.1 g, 0.130 mmol, 26% yield) as a white solid. Rt 2.51 min (HPLC,basic); m/z 675 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺).

PMB Protection

Methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC48

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (0.470 mL, 3.34 mmol) was added into astirring heterogeneous mixture of methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate (1 g, 3.34 mmol)INTC35 and K₂CO₃ (0.46 g, 3.34 mmol) in DMF (20 mL). The resultingreaction mixture was stirred at RT for 18 hrs and was then poured intowater (200 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The organic extractwas washed with water (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over MgSO₄,filtered and solvent removed in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford methyl 2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate (844 mg, 1.95 mmol, 58%yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 2.43 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 420 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.64 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.17-5.02(m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.64-3.55 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.76(m, 1H), 1.10-0.96 (m, 4H), 0.82 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-(2-methoxyethyhmalonateINTC79

Prepared as for INTC48 using 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonateINTC73 and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene to afford 1-tert-butyl3-methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-(2-methoxyethyl)malonate(65% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 2.55 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 524(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.72 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47(d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 2H), 6.92-6.82 (m, 2H), 5.17-5.10 (m,2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 3.29-3.22 (m, 1H),3.22-3.15 (m, 1H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.48-2.29 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Dimethyl2-isopropyl-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidinyl)malonate INTC80

Prepared as for INTC48 using dimethyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-isopropylmalonate INTC78and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene to afford dimethyl2-isopropyl-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonate(28% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 0.72 min (UPLC, acidic 2); m/z 492(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR not recorded.

Decarboxylation of PMB protected Sulfonamides

Methyl4-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyhmethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC81

HCl (4M in dioxane) (0.44 mL, 14.51 mmol) was added into a stirringsolution of 1-tert-butyl 3-methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-malonateINTC79 (8.0 g, 14.5 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) and the resulting reactionmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 4 hrs. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo and the crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (220 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford methyl4-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyhmethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate(2.47 g, 5.54 mmol, 38% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 2.13 min (HPLC,acidic); m/z 424 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.64 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.19 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.84 (m,2H), 5.20-5.07 (m, 2H), 3.97 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.59 (s,3H), 3.50 (s, 3H), 3.37-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.19 (m, 1H),2.09-2.00 (m, 1H).

Methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoateINTC82

To a solution of dimethyl2-isopropyl-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)malonateINTC80 (2.79 g, 5.68 mmol), in water (0.11 mL, 6.11 mmol) in DMSO (7 mL)was added lithium chloride (0.29 g, 6.81 mmol). The reaction mixture washeated at 140° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was cooled to RT anddiluted with EtOAc (100 mL) and water (100 mL). The phases werepartitioned and the organic phase was further washed with water (100mL), water/brine (1:1, 50 mL) and sat. brine (50 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated onto silica (10 g). Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (40 gcartridge, 0-30% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoate(2.00 g, 3.69 mmol, 65% yield) as a colourless gum. Rt 0.70 min (UPLC,acidic 2); m/z 434 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR not recorded.

Alkylation of PMB Protected Sulfonamides

Methyl4-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyhmethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylbutanoateINTC83

Prepared using Method B using methyl4-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonadmino)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC81 with NaH and Mel in DMF to afford methyl4-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylbutanoate(89% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 2.20 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 438(M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.66 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),7.29-7.19 (m, 3H), 6.91-6.81 (m, 2H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.57(s, 3H), 3.47 (s, 3H), 3.33-3.25 (m, 2H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.13 (m,2H), 1.48 (s, 3H).

Methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylbutanoateINTC84

Prepared using Method B using methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC48 with K₂CO₃ and Mel in DMF to afford methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylbutanoate(39% yield) as a colourless gum. Rt 2.57 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 434(M+H)+(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.66 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H),7.26-7.17 (m, 3H), 6.90-6.82 (m, 2H), 5.10 (s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.64(s, 3H), 2.05-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.04-0.97 (m, 4H), 0.76 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 3H). (1H obscured by DMSO).

Fluorination

Methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhbutanoateINTC49

To a solution of methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC48 (400 mg, 0.95 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at -78° C. was added LHMDS(1.19 mL, 1.19 mmol, 1 M in THF) dropwise over 5 min. The resultingmixture was warmed to RT and stirred for 1 hr. The solution was cooleddown to −78° C. again and a solution ofN-fluoro-N-(phenylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide (376 mg, 1.19 mmol) in THF(3 mL) was added dropwise over 5 min. The resulting mixture was warmedto RT and stirred for 1 hr. The solution was diluted with sat. NaHCO₃(aq, 100 mL) and EtOAc (100 mL) and the phases were separated. Theaqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(24 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate(390 mg, 0.865 mmol, 91% yield) as a clear oil. Rt 2.48 min (HPLC,acidic); m/z 438 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=5.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.19 (m, 2H),6.90-6.83 (m, 2H), 5.17-5.03 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H)3.65-3.57 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.11-0.97 (m, 4H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4Hz, 3H).

INTC49 which is enantio-enriched can be made using the following method:

To a solution of methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC48 (0.066 g, 0.157 mmol) in THF (2.5 mL) at -40° C. was added LHMDS(0.189 mL, 0.189 mmol) dropwise over 5 mins. The resulting mixture waswarmed to RT and stirred for 1 hr. A second solution was prepared of of(−)-Cinchonidine (0.069 g, 0.236 mmol) and Selectfluor (0.072 g, 0.205mmol) in MeCN (2.5 mL), which was stirred at RT for 30 mins. Thesolution of fluorinating agent was then cooled to -40° C. and thesolution of deprotonated ester was added dropwise over 5 mins. Thereaction mixture was stirred at −40° C. for 1 h and warmed to RT as thecooling bath expired over 2 h. The reaction mixture was stirred at RTfor 20 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 10 mL)and EtOAc (20 mL). The phases were separated and the organics werewashed with further sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 10 mL) then 1 M HCl (aq, 10 mL).The combined organics were dried (MgSO₄), filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (4g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yhbutanoate(0.024 g, 0.052 mmol, 33% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 0.70 min (UPLC2, acidic); m/z 438 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=5.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.19 (m, 2H),6.90-6.83 (m, 2H), 5.17-5.03 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H)3.65-3.57 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.11-0.97 (m, 4H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4Hz, 3H).

Methyl 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-fluorobutanoateINTC177

To a solution of methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropane-sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC49 (24 mg, 0.055 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added TFA (0.5 mL, 6.49mmol).

The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo and the resulting brown residue was purified bychromatography on silica gel (4 g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford methyl 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)fluorobutanoate (18 mg, 0.053 mmol, 97% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt0.55 min (UPLC 2, acidic); m/z 318 (M+H)⁺. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.50 (s, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s,3H), 3.25-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.18 (m, 2H), 1.22-1.01 (m, 4H), 0.89 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

The product as a mixture of enantiomers was analysed by Chiral IC7method HPLC; Rt=29.08 mins (10%) and 29.75 mins (90%).

Lithium Salt Formation

Lithium2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC50

To a solution of methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate INTC49 (1.45 g, 3.31 mmol) in THF (15 mL) andMeOH (7.5 mL) was added a solution LiOH (0.091 g, 3.81 mmol) in water (5mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 hrs. The reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo and the resulting yellow oil was takenup into in MeCN (10 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to give lithium2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate(1.46 g, 3.30 mmol, quant. yield) as a pale yellow foam which was usedwithout further purification. Rt 0.95 min (UPLC, basic); m/z 424(ionizes as COOH, M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.57-8.52 (m,1H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.14 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 2H), 5.19-5.04(m, 2H), 4.14-4.10 (m, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.08(m, 1H), 1.15-1.04 (m, 1H), 1.06-0.97 (m, 1H), 0.93-0.80 (m, 2H),0.80-0.73 (m, 3H).

Method H: Benzylic Fluorination of Hetero-Aromatic Esters

A solution of hetero-aromatic ester (1 eq) in THF (10 volumes) wascooled to −78° C. to which was added LiHMDS (1.25 eq 1M in THF). Thereaction mixture was then warmed to RT for 1 hr. The solution was cooledto −78° C. and a solution (in THF) of, or solid, NSFI (1.25 eq) wasadded dropwise then warmed to RT for 2 hrs. The solution was dilutedwith sat. NaHCO₃ (aq) and the product was extracted into EtOAc. Thecrude product was purified by normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 5 The following intermediates were made according to Method H.Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing chiral Method, [LCMScentres are racemates unless Method], m/z ¹H NMR Chemical Shift DataINTC stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC85

Method H using INTC61, [HPLC basic], 233 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.85). 8.92 (d, J= 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.45-2.18 (m,2H), 0.87 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H).

Methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoateINTC86

To a solution of methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoateINTC82 (1.50 g, 3.46 mmol) in anhydrous THF (30 mL) at −78° C. was addedLiHMDS (1 M in THF) (4.15 mL, 4.15 mmol) dropwise. The reaction mixturewas stirred at −78° C. for 5 mins then warmed to RT for 1 hr beforerecooling to −78° C. A solution of Selectfluor (1.90 g, 5.10 mmol) inMeCN (30 mL) was then added dropwise to the reaction mixture over 5mins. The reaction mixture was warmed to RT and stirred for 1 hr beforesat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 5 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was then partconcentrated in vacuo (to approx 10 mL) then EtOAc (100 mL) and sat.NaHCO₃ (aq, 100 mL) were added. The phases were separated and theorganic phase was washed with sat. brine (50 mL). The organic layer wasdried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated onto silica (15 g). Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (40 gcartridge, 0-60% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropane-sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoate(680 mg, 1.48 mmol, 43% yield) as a yellow gum. Rt 0.72 min (UPLC,acidic 2); m/z 452 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.79 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.22 (m, 2H),6.91-6.84 (m, 2H), 5.19-5.07 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.66 (m, 7H), 2.93-2.77 (m,1H), 1.17-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.06-0.97 (m, 5H), 0.67 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Potassium salt formation

Potassium2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methylbutanoate INTC87

Prepared as for INTC37 using methyl2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoateINTC82 and potassium trimethylsilanolate to afford potassium2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylbutanoate(99% yield) as a pale yellow solid. Rt 1.59 min (HPLC, basic); m/z 420(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR not recorded.

Difluoro-Derivative Via Thioether

Ethyl 2,2-difluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC100

A suspension of ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (240 mg, 0.97 mmol)in MeOH (8 mL) and water (5 mL) was treated with Oxone (1.19 g, 1.93mmol) and stirred vigorously for 3 hrs. DCM (10 mL) was added and thephases were partitioned with a phase separator, further extracting withDCM (2×5 mL). The combined organic phases were concentrated onto silica(1 g) and the crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(12 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (80 mg, 0.28mmol, 29% yield) as a colourless gum which set on standing. Rt 0.52(UPLC acidic); m/z 281 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.42(d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.46(s, 3H), 1.25 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetic acidINTC101

To a solution of cyclopropanesulfonamide (40 mg, 0.33 mmol) and ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC100 (80 mg,0.29 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was treated with NaH (60% wt. on mineral oil)(14 mg, 0.35 mmol) and stirred at RT for 5 mins before being warmed to60° C. for 6 hrs. 1M HCl (10 mL) was added and the reaction mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (4×10 mL). The organic phases were combined, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated onto silica (500 mg). The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (4 g column, 0-5%MeOH/DCM) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetic acid(80 mg, 0.136 mmol, 48% yield) as a brown solid. Rt 0.49 (UPLC acidic);m/z 294 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); No NMR data collected.

Tetrahydropyran-Derivative Via Thioether

Methyl 4-(2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC178

To a solution of 4-chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (0.55 g, 3.42 mmol)and methyl tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (494 mg, 3.42 mmol) in THF(5 mL) at 30° C. was added LHMDS (1 M in THF) (4.11 mL, 4.11 mmol)dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at 30° C. for 5 min then waspoured into water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL). Theorganic extract was washed with brine (1×100 mL), dried (MgSO₄),filtered and solvent removed in vacuo to afford methyl4-(2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yhtetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (915mg, 3.24 mmol, 95% yield) as a pale yellow oil. Rt 1.74 min (HPLCacidic); m/z 269 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.62 (d,J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.76-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H),3.54-3.46 (m, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.04 (m, 2H).

Methyl4-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC179

mCPBA (1.60 g, 7.13 mmol) was added portionwise into a stirring solutionof methyl4-(2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yhtetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate INTC178(915 mg, 3.24 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) and the resulting reaction mixturewas stirred at RT for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured into sat.NaHCO₃ (aq, 200 mL) and extacted with DCM (3×100 mL). The organicextract was sequentially washed with sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 100 mL) and brine(100 mL), dried (MgSO₄), filtered and solvent removed in vacuo to affordmethyl 4-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidinyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (1.10 g, 3.30 mmol, quant. yield)as thick gum. Rt 1.20 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 301 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.09 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H),3.77-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.60-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.42 (s, 3H),2.34-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.23 -2.13 (m, 2H).

Methyl4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC53

To a solution of methyl4-(2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC179 (1.0 g, 3.33 mmol) and cyclopropanesulfonamide (0.52 g, 4.33mmol) in NMP (100 mL) was added cesium carbonate (3.25 g, 9.99 mmol) andheated to 90° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was cooled to RT anddiluted with water (100 mL) and the mixture was washed with MTBE (2×100mL) and the aqueous was slowly acidified to pH 3 using dilute HCl (20mL). The resulting precepitate was filtered to afford methyl4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate(755 mg, 2.21 mmol, 66% yield) as a colourless solid. Rt. 0.88 (UPLC,acidic), m/z 342 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.30 (s,1H), 8.60 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.79-3.72 (m, 2H),3.67 (s, 3H), 3.52-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.17 (m, 2H),2.12-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.14-1.01 (m, 4H).

Amide Formation of Selected Building Blocks

TABLE 6 The following intermediates were made according to Methods 1-4which are described below for the synthesis of compound of formula (I).Synthesis Method, Name/Structure [LCMS (All examples containing chiralMethod], m/z centres are racemates unless (M + H)]⁺, ¹H NMR ChemicalShift Data INTC stated) (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC88

Method 4 using INTC68 and INTD31 [HPLC basic], 447 ³⁵Cl isotope (2.05).10.89 (s, 1H), 9.03-8.98 (m, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.44 (dd, J = 11.1, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.26-4.19 (m, 1H), 3.44-3.33 (m, 2H),3.23 (s, 3H), 2.36-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.21-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz,3H). INTC89

Method 4 using INTC68 and INTD33 [UPLC acidic], 429 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.38).11.12 (s, 1H), 9.10-9.05 (m, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.53- 8.47 (m, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.68(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.52-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.27 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.32 (m,2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.37- 2.26 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.43- 1.37 (m,3H). INTC90

Method 4 using INTC68 and INTD24 [UPLC acidic], 446 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.54).10.34 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J = 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H),8.07-7.95 (m, 3H), 7.67 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.54-4.45 (m, 2H),4.34-4.27 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 2.89-2.86 (m, 1H),2.34-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H). INTC91

Method 2 using INTC83 and INTD33, No LCMS data 10.23 (s, 1H), 9.03 (dd,J = 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.67 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd,J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 8.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H),7.28-7.18 (m, 3H), 6.76-6.67 (m, 2H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,2H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.45-2.36 (m, 2H),2.30-2.21 (m, 2H), 1.60 (s, 3H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). INTC92

Method 4 using INTC50 and INTD57 HPLC acidic], 612 ³⁵Cl isotope (2.70).10.67 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.88-8.81 (m, 2H), 8.66 (d, J =2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (t, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H),8.07 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J = 5.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32- 7.24 (m,2H), 6.82-6.75 (m, 2H), 5.20- 5.07 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.66 (s,3H), 2.47-2.26 (m, 2H), 1.13-0.85 (m, 7H). INTC93

Method 2 using INTC84 and INTD33, [HPLC acidic], 618, (2.79). 10.20 (s,1 H), 9.03 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.68 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 8.48 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 8.8,0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.18 (m 2H), 6.76-6.68 (m,2H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.61-3.52 (m,1H), 3.17 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 1.55 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),0.96-0.91 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.74 (m, 5H). INTC94

Method 3 using INTC37 No LCMS data 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H), 8.57(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (dd, J = 9.4, 2.0Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.3 Hz, 1H),2.10-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.10 (m, 2H), 1.07-0.99 (m,2H), 0.99-0.89 (m, 3H). 1H obscured by H₂O INTC95

Method 3 using INTC37 [UPLC acidic], 440 ⁷⁹Br isotope, (1.26). 11.23 (s,1H), 10.97 (s, 1 H), 8.55 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.06 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.9, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.98- 3.93 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.09- 2.00 (m, 1H),1.97-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.15- 1.02 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.86 (m, 5H). INTC96

Method 2 using INTC86 and INTD33, [UPLC acidic, 2], 636, (0.79). ¹H NMRnot recorded. INTC97

Method 3 using INTC87 and INTD24 [UPLC acidic, 2], 635, (0.80). ¹H NMRnot recorded. INTC98

Method 3 using INTC87 and INTD33 [UPLC acidic, 2], 618, (0.77). ¹H NMRnot recorded. INTC176

Method 2 using INTC49 and INTD54, [HPLC acidic], 618, (2.80). 10.67 (s,1H), 9.06 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.83 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.61 (s, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.52 (dd, J = 5.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.23 (m, 2H), 6.81- 6.75 (m, 2H),5.20-5.08 (m, 2H), 3.77- 3.69 (m, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.39-2.24 (m, 3H),1.14-1.06 (m, 5H), 1.05-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.97-0.85 (m, 4H).

Lithium Salt Formation

Lithium(4-(carboxylato(methoxy)methyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)(cyclopropylsulfonyl)amideINTC99

A stirred mixture of dimethyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methoxymalonate (0.50 g,1.25 mmol) INTC75 in MeOH (15 mL) was treated with a solution of LiOH(0.10 g, 4.18 mmol) in water (5 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed tostir at RT for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo toafford lithium(4-(carboxylato(methoxy)methyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)(cyclopropylsulfonyl)amide(0.4 g, 1.19 mmol, 95% yield) as a brown solid. Rt 0.18 mins (UPLCbasic); m/z 288 as free acid (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR not collected.

Pyridine Core Ssection

Sulfonation Via Sulfonyl Chlorides

Ethyl 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)acetate INTC102

A solution of ethyl 2-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)acetate (2 g, 11.10 mmol) andDMAP (0.136 g, 1.11 mmol) in pyridine (9.0 mL) was cooled to 0° C.Cyclopropanesulfonyl chloride (1.12 mL, 11.10 mmol) was then addeddropwise. The solution was allowed to slowly warm to RT and stirred for18 hrs. The reaction mixture was quenched with MeOH (10 mL) andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon the C18-RP silica gel (80 g column, 0-50% MeCN/Water 0.1% formicacid) to afford ethyl 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)acetate(1.35 g, 4.70 mmol, 42% yield) as a pale brown oil; Rt 0.95 mins (UPLCacidic); m/z 285 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). No NMR data collected.

Alkylation

Ethyl 2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC103

t-BuOK (0.115 g, 1.02 mmol) was added to a stirred, ice-cooled solutionof ethyl 2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate (0.100 g, 0.41 mmol) in THF (1.5mL). After 30 min, Mel (2M in TBME, 0.82 mL, 1.64 mmol) was addeddropwise. The reaction vessel was warmed to RT and stirred for 18 hrs.The reaction mixture was quenched with MeOH (1 mL) and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(24 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford ethyl2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanoate (0.06 g, 0.21 mmol, 51%yield) as a clear, colourless liquid; Rt 1.54 mins (UPLC acidic); m/z273 (⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.79-7.71 (m, 1H),7.56-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 1H), 4.15-3.99 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 6H),1.19-1.05 (m, 3H).

Ethyl 2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)butanoate INTC104

LiHMDS (1M in THF) (2.25 mL, 2.25 mmol) was added to a stirred solutionof ethyl 2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate (0.5 g, 2.05 mmol) in THF (10mL) at −78° C. After 1 hr EtI (0.182 mL, 2.25 mmol) was added dropwiseat the same temperature and the reaction was warmed to RT and stirredfor 18 hrs. The reaction was partitioned between EtOAc (20 mL) and sat.NH₄Cl (aq, 20 mL), the organic phase passed through a phase separatorand the solvent was removed in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40 g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford ethyl 2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)butanoate (0.35 g, 1.27 mmol, 62%yield) as a pale yellow liquid. Rt 2.30 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 272(⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.76-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.55(dd, J=7.9, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=7.6, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 4.12-4.05 (m,2H), 3.74 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.13(t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 0.83 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

Heterocycle Formation Via Alkylation

Ethyl 4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate INTC105

Prepared as for INTC52 using commercial ethyl2-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate (2.51 g, 10.28 mmol) and1-bromo-2-(2-bromoethoxy)ethane to afford ethyl4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (52% yield) asa clear oil. Rt 1.42 mins (UPLC basic); m/z 314 (⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.80-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.49(d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.77-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.45(m, 2H), 2.30-2.23 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.12 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Method I: Buchwald Coupling—Sulfonylation

2-Bromopyridine intermediate (1 eq), sulfonamide (1.2 eq) and base (2eq) were dissolved in dioxane (40 volumes). The mixture was degassed(N₂, 5 mins) then catalyst (5 mol %) was added. The resulting mixturewas heated under nitrogen at 90° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered,washing with EtOAc or DCM and the resulting filtrate was concentrated.The crude product was purified by normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 7 The following intermediates were made according to Method I.Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing chiral Method, [LCMSCatalyst, centres are racemates unless Method], m/z ¹H NMR ChemicalShift Data Base, INTC stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated)Solvent INTC106

Method I using INTC103, [UPLC acidic], 313 (1.27). 10.48 (s, 1H),7.75-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.08-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.85- 6.74 (m, 1H), 4.12-3.97 (m,2H), 3.19-3.07 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.14-0.95 (m, 7H). Pd 174, K₂CO₃,dioxane INTC107

Method I using INTC104, [HPLC acidic], 313 (1.97). 10.50 (s, 1H), 7.69(dd, J = 8.2, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.2Hz, 1H), 4.12-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.08 (m, 1H),1.99-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.13 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H),1.10-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.94 (m, 2H), 0.84 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H). Pd 174,Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC108

Method I using INTC105, [HPLC acidic], 355 (1.78). 10.55 (s, 1H),7.74-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.05 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H),4.10 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.82-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.53-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.15-1.06 (m, 5H),1.05-0.98 (m, 2H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane

Method J: Hydrolysis

2M LiOH (aq, 2 eq) was added into a solution of ester (1 eq) in MeOH (3volumes) and THF (3 volumes) and the resulting reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 2 hrs. The solvent was removed under reducedpressure and then was acidified with 1M HCl (aq) until pH 3. Thesolution was extracted with EtOAc, the organic phase was passed througha phase separator and the solvent was removed. The compound was usedcrude or purified by reverse phase chromatography.

TABLE 8 The following intermediates were made according to Method J.Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing chiral Method, [LCMScentres are racemates unless Method], m/z ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTstated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC109

Method J using INTC106, [UPLC acidic], 285 (0.94). 12.25 (s, 1H), 10.46(s, 1H), 7.71-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m 1H), 6.82-6.77 (m, 1H),3.20-3.17 (m, 1H), 1.48 (s, 6H), 1.14-0.94 (m, 4H). INTC110

Method J using INTC102, [UPLC acidic], 257 (0.61). None recorded.INTC111

Method J using INTC107, [HPLC acidic], 285 (0.90). 12.34 (s, 1H), 10.49(s, 1H), 7.72-7.65 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.83 (m, 1H),3.56-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.07 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.75 (m,1H), 1.13-0.91 (m, 4H), 0.86-0.81 (m 3H).

Pyrazine Core Section

Ester Formation

Methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)acetate INTC112

Thionyl chloride (1.15 mL, 15.65 mmol) was added dropwise into astirring cold solution of 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)acetic acid (2.70 g,15.65 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) at 0° C. After addition the reaction mixturewas stirred at RT for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo and the crude residue was diluted with DCM (100 mL) andsequentially washed with sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 2×100 mL), and brine (100 mL).The organic extract was dried (MgSO₄), filtered and solvent removed invacuo to afford methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)acetate (2.63 g, 13.67mmol, 87% yield) as brown oil. Rt 1.25 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 187 (³⁵ClM+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H),4.00 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H).

Methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetate INTC121

Prepared as for INTC112 using 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyaceticacid INTC120 to afford methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetate(3.35 g, 15.31 mmol, 96% yield) as a clear yellow oil. Rt 1.33 min(HPLC, basic); m/z 217 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺), No NMR data recorded.

Preparation of Bi-Ester Intermediates

1-tert-Butyl 3-methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)malonate INTC113

Prepared as for INTC1 using commercial 2,6-dichloropyrazine to afford1-tert-butyl 3-methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)malonate (78% yield) as aclear colourless oil. Rt 2.18 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 286 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 5.28 (s,1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 1.44-1.37 (m, 9H).

Dimethyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxymalonate INTC114

Prepared as for INTC1 using dimethyl 2-methoxymalonate and2,6-dichloropyrazine to afford dimethyl2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxymalonate (33% yield) as a clearcolourless oil. Rt 1.65 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 275 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺);¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.89 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (d, J=0.6 Hz,1H), 3.79 (s, 6H), 3.46 (s, 3H).

Alkylation of Pyrazine Intermediates

TABLE 9 The following intermediates were made according to Method Bwhich is described above. Name/Structure (All examples containing ¹H NMRChemical Shift chiral centres are Synthesis Method, Data Base, racematesunless [LCMS Method], m/z (DMSO-d6 unless RX, INTC stated) (M + H)⁺,(Rt/min) stated) solvent INTC115 1-tert-Butyl 3-ethyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-(2- methoxyethyl)malonate  

Method B using INTC113 [UPLC Basic 2], 359 ³⁵Cl isotope (0.72). 8.88 (s,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 4.28-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.29 (td, J = 6.4, 2.2 Hz, 2H),3.10 (s, 3H), 2.46 (td, J = 6.3, 2.1 Hz, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.20 (t, J =7.1 Hz, 3H). K₂CO₃, MeOCH₂ CH₂Br, DMF INTC116 Methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanoate  

Method B using INTC112 [HPLC acidic], 215 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.88). 8.79 (s,1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 1.58 (s, 6H). K₂CO₃, MeI, acetoneINTC117 Methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin- 2-yl)butanoate  

Method B using commercial methyl 2-(6- chloropyrazin-2-yl)acetate [HPLCacidic], 215 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.84). 8.73(s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 3.95 (dd, J= 8.1, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 2.13- 2.01 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.84 (m, 1H),0.83 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H). K₂CO₃, EtBr, acetone INTC119 Ethyl2-(6-chloropyrazin-2- yl)-4-methoxy-2- methylbutanoate  

Method B using INTC118, [UPLC, basic], 273 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.32). 8.74 (s,1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 4.08 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.36-3.29 (m, 2H), 3.11 (s,3H), 2.32-2.25 (m, 2H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.12 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). NaH,MeI, THF INTC122 Methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin- 2-yl)-2- methoxypropanoate  

Method B using INTC121, [HPLC, acidic], 230 ³⁵Cl isotope (1.67). 8.84(s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 1.72 (s, 3H). NaH,MeI, DMF

TFA Decarboxylation

Ethyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate INTC118

Prepared by Method A using 1-tert-butyl 3-ethyl2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-(2-methoxyethyl)malonate INTC115 to affordethyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-4-methoxybutanoate (2.49 g, 8.65 mmol,71% yield) as a pale purple oil. Rt 0.59 min (UPLC, basic 2); m/z 259(³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s,1H), 4.16-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.37-3.29 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.20 (m, 1H), 3.16 (s,3H), 2.35-2.24 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.13 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Hydrolysis

2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetic acid INTC120

A stirred mixture of dimethyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxymalonateINTC114 (4.54 g, 16.53 mmol) in THF (40 mL) and water (10 mL) wastreated with 2M NaOH (aq, 4 mL, 8.00 mmol). The reaction mixture wasallowed to stir at RT for 66 hrs. Further 2M NaOH (aq, 5 eq) was addedand the mixture stirred for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo and the crude product was purified by chromatography on RPFlash C18 (80 g column, 5-50% MeCN/10 mM ammonium bicarbonate) to afford2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetic acid (3.67 g, 16.30 mmol, 99%yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.06 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 203 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.63 (s, 2H), 4.45 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s,3H). One exchangeable proton not observed.

2-(6-Chloropyrazin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methylbutanoic acid INTC131

To a solution of ethyl2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methylbutanoate INTC119 (1.93 g,7.08 mmol) in EtOH (2 mL) and THF (15 mL) was added a solution of LiOH(0.203 g, 8.49 mmol) in water (5 mL). The reaction was stirred at RT for18 hrs. Further LiOH (0.068 g, 2.83 mmol) in water (5 mL) was added andthe reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 4 hrs. The reaction mixturewas concentrated in vacuo and the resulting residue was acidified using1M HCl (50 mL). The product was extracted using EtOAc (3×50 mL), thecombined organics were dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated in vacuo to give2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-4-methoxy-2-methylbutanoic acid (1.92 g, 5.98mmol, 84% yield) as a dark brown oil which was used without furtherpurification. Rt 0.95 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 245 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.59 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H),3.36-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.34-2.18 (m, 2H), 1.56 (s, 3H).

2-(6-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)butanoic acid INTC132

Prepared as for INTC131 using methyl2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)butanoate INTC126 to afford2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)butanoic acid (59% yield) asa colourless gum. Rt 1.35 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 286 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.54 (s, 1H), 11.00 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H),8.21 (s, 1H), 3.70-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.10-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.98 (m, 1H),1.91-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.21-0.98 (m, 4H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

2-(6-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanoic acidINTC133

Prepared as for INTC131 using methyl2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanoate INTC130 toafford 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanoic acid(95% yield) as a thick red paste. Rt 0.89 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 304(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.74 (s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.45 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 3.15 3.09 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.21 (m, 2H),1.21-1.15 (m, 1H), 1.15-0.97 (m, 3H), 0.92 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

2-(6-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetic acid INTC134

Prepared as for INTC131 using methyl2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl) methoxyacetate INTC128 toafford 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxyacetic acid(24% yield) as a tan solid. Rt 1.06 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 288 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.13 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s,1H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 4.94 (s, 1H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 3.12-3.02 (m, 1H),1.16-1.10 (m, 2H), 1.07-0.98 (m, 2H).

Heterocycle Formation Via Alkylation

Methyl 4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate INTC123

Prepared as for INTC52 using methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)acetateINTC112 to afford methyl4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (12% yield) asa yellow oil. Rt 1.05 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 257 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 3.77-3.62 (m, 5H),3.58-3.49 (m, 2H), 2.38-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.10 (m, 2H).

Fluorination of Pyrazine Intermediates

TABLE 10 The following intermediates were made according to Method Hwhich is described above. Synthesis Method, Name/Structure [LCMS (Allexamples containing chiral Method], m/z centres are racemates unless(M + H)⁺, ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTC stated) (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6unless stated) INTC124 methyl 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanoate  

Method H using INTC117, [UPLC basic], no m/z collected (1.22). 8.91 (s,1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 2.48-2.24 (m, 2H), 0.91 (t, J = 7.4 Hz,3H).

Amide Formation of Selected Building Blocks

TABLE 11 The following intermediates were made using methods analogousto Methods 1-10 which are described below for the synthesis of compoundof formula (I). Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing chiralMethod, [LCMS centres are racemates unless Method], m/z ¹H NMR ChemicalShift Data INTC stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated)INTC135 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4- (pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide  

Method 1 using commercial starting materials, [HPLC acidic], 325 ³⁵Clisotope (1.11). 10.48 (s, 1H), 8.89 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (s,1H), 8.71 (s, 1H),8.54 (dd, J = 4.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (ddd, J = 8.1,2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.47 (ddd, J = 8.1, 4.8, 0.9 Hz,1H), 4.01 (s, 2H). INTC136 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4- methoxy-2-methylbutanamide  

Method 8 using INTC131 and INTD33, [UPLC acidic 2], 443 ³⁵Cl isotope(0.69). 10.32 (s, 1H), 9.02 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s,1H), 8.22 (dd, J = 8.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.40-3.33(m, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.32 (m, 2H), 1.68 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H). INTC137 2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2- methoxyacetamide  

Method 3 using INTC120 and INTD33, [HPLC acidic], 401 ³⁵Cl isotope(2.20). 10.85 (s, 1H), 9.12 (dd, J = 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.91-8.81 (m,3H), 8.54 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.16 (m, 1H),5.33 (s, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H).

2,6-Pyrimidine Core

N-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC138

To a suspension of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine (15 g, 101 mmol) inacetonitrile (250 mL) was added cyclopropanesulfonamide (14.64 g, 121mmol) and K₂CO₃ (27.8 g, 201 mmol). The resulting mixture was allowed tostir under reflux for 18 hrs. The mixture was poured slowly into icecold 6M HCl (aq, 100 mL) under vigorous stirring, then diluted withEtOAc (100 mL). The bi-phasic mixture was filtered, the phases wereseparated and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andconcentrated onto silica then purified by chromatography on silica gel(330 g column, 50-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford a white solid. Thesolid was triturated from water (50 mL) then azeotroped with MeCN (30mL) in vacuo to afford N-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(11.68 g, 49.5 mmol, 49% yield) as a white solid. Rt 0.79 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 234 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.68(s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.11-3.06 (m,1H), 1.30-0.94 (m, 4H).

N-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamideINTC139

To a stirred solution ofN-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC138 (11.68 g, 50.0mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was successively added K₂CO₃ (13.82 g, 100 mmol)and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (8.13 mL, 60.0 mmol) at RT. Thereaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 hrs then heated at 40° C. for18 hrs. Additional 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (2.03 mL, 15.0mmol) was added and the resulting mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 18hrs. The mixture was cooled down to RT and poured into water (200 mL)and diluted with EtOAc (100 mL). The phases were separated and theaqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(330 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford a white solid. Thesolid was triturated from MeCN (20 mL) to affordN-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(8.4 g, 23.50 mmol, 47% yield) as a white powder. Rt 1.41 min (UPLC,basic); m/z 354 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.54 (d,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.11 (s, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 1.23-1.08(m, 4H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-ethyl2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonateINTC140

To a solution of tert-butyl ethyl malonate (1.41 mL, 7.46 mmol) in DME(25 mL) was successively added Cs₂CO₃ (4.86 g, 14.92 mmol) andN-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamideINTC139 (2.4 g, 6.78 mmol) and the resulting mixture was heated at 90°C. for 24 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled to RT and poured intosat. NH₄Cl (aq, 100 mL) and diluted with EtOAc (50 mL). The phases wereseparated and the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3×30 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and thesolvent was removed in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (220 g column, 0-70% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford 1-tert-butyl 3-ethyl2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonate(1.67 g, 3.14 mmol, 46% yield) as a yellow oil. Rt 1.67 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 507 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.22 m, 2H), 6.89 -6.84 (m,2H), 5.17-5.07 (m, 2H), 4.99 (s, 1H), 4.14 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (s,3H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.19-1.14 (m, 3H), 1.14-0.98 (m,4H).

1-tert-Butyl 3-ethyl2-ethyl-2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonateINTC141

To a solution of 1-tert-butyl 3-ethyl 2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonate INTC140 (2.96 g, 5.85mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was successively added K₂CO₃ (1.780 g, 12.88 mmol)and EtI (0.52 mL, 6.44 mmol). The resulting mixture was vigorouslystirred at 60° C. for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled to RT andpoured into sat. NH₄Cl (aq, 150 mL) and diluted with EtOAc (50 mL). Thephases were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc(2×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with half saturatedbrine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(120 g column, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford 1-tert-butyl 3-ethyl2-ethyl-2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonate(2.63 g, 4.39 mmol, 75% yield) as a light yellow oil. Rt 1.82 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 534 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (d,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.00 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.84 (m,2H), 5.16-5.07 (m, 2H), 4.18-4.11 (m, 1H), 4.11-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.71 (s,3H), 3.30-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s, 9H), 1.13 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H), 1.10-0.97 (m, 4H), 0.92 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

Ethyl2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)butanoateINTC142

To a solution of 1-tert-butyl 3-ethyl2-ethyl-2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)malonateINTC141 (3.0 g, 5.06 mmol) in DCM (40 mL) was added TFA (15.59 mL, 202mmol). The resulting solution was allowed to stir at RT for 18 hrs. Thesolution was poured into sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 200 mL) and diluted with DCM(50 mL). The phases were separated and the aqueous layer was extractedwith DCM (2×50 mL). The pH was readjusted to 4 with 12 M HCl and theaqueous layer was extracted with DCM (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(120 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford ethyl2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)butanoate(1.74 g, 3.85 mmol, 76% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 1.56 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 434 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.55 (d,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.15-5.06 (m, 2H),4.05-4.00 (m, 2H), 3.78 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.87 (m,2H), 1.13-1.01 (m, 7H), 0.82 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). One CH proton obscuredby DMSO peak.

N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)butanamideINTC143

Prepared using Method 2 using 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amineINTD33 (449 mg, 2.08 mmol) and ethyl2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)butanoateINTC142 to affordN-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2-yl)butanamide (11% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 1.70 min(UPLC, acidic); m/z 604 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.99(s, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H),8.49 (dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.26-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.79-6.74 (m, 2H), 5.12 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (d,J=16.3 Hz, 1 H), 4.49 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.24-4.15 (m, 1H), 3.64 (s,3H), 3.42-3.37 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.41 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H),1.10-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.94 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

Benzamide Pyrimidine Intermediates

Sulfonylation

N-(4-cyanopyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC144

Prepared following Method C using 2-chloropyrimidine-4-carbonitrile,cyclopropanesulfonamide with Cs₂CO₃, tBuXPhos and [Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ indioxane to afford N-(4-cyanopyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (88%yield) as a pale orange solid. Rt 0.70 mins (UPLC acidic); m/z 225(M)+(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.87 (s, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=4.9 Hz,1H), 7.75 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.14 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.04 (m, 4H).

Nitrile Reduction

tert-Butyl ((2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methyl)carbamateINTC145

To a suspension of N-(4-cyanopyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamideINTC144 (0.5 g, 2.23 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) at 0° C. was addeddi-tert-butyl dicarbonate (0.973 g, 4.46 mmol) followed by nickel (II)chloride hexahydrate (0.029 g, 0.223 mmol). NaBH₄ (0.675 g, 17.8 mmol)was then added portionwise over 30 mins, each portion only added oncethe previous had stopped effervescing. The reaction mixture was stirredat RT for 18 hrs. The reaction was quenched by addition ofN-(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine (0.5 mL, 4.50 mmol) and stirred for1.5 hrs at RT. The reaction mixture was concentrated to dryness and theresulting orange residue was dissolved in EtOAc (50 mL) and water (50mL). The phases were separated, the aqueous (pH 8) was neutralised usingsat. NH₄Cl (aq, 50 mL) and the product was extracted using EtOAc (50mL). The aqueous was further acidified to pH 4 by portion wise additionof 1M HCl (aq). The product was extracted using EtOAc (50 mL). Thecombined organics were dried (phase separator) and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was concentrated onto silica and was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (24 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane)to afford tert-butyl((2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methyl)carbamate (85 mg,0.207 mmol, 9% yield) as a clear colourless glass; Rt 0.98 mins (UPLCacidic); m/z 350 (M+Na)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.62 (d,J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.52 -7.48 (m, 1H), 6.96 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.30-3.19 (m, 1H), 1.41 (s, 9H),1.15-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.00 (m, 2H).

Alkylation

Methyl 1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate INTC146

To a solution of methyl 2-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)acetate (3 g, 16.08mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was added NaOH (1.93 g, 48.2 mmol). The resultingmixture was allowed to stir for 15 min at RT before 1,2-dibromoethane(2.77 mL, 32.2 mmol) was added dropwise and allowed to stir at RT for 3hrs. The mixture was poured into sat. NH₄Cl (aq, 100 mL) and dilutedwith EtOAc (40 mL). The phases were separated and the aqueous phase wasextracted with EtOAc (2×40 mL). The combined organic layers were dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the solvent was removed in vacuo.

The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (120 gcolumn, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford methyl1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (1.78 g, 8.12 mmol,51% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 1.05 min (UPLC, basic); m/z 213(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.70 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.88(d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 1.68-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.59 (dt, J=5.1, 2.9Hz, 2H).

Hydrolysis

1-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid INTC147

Prepared by Method J using methyl1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate INTC146 to afford1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (quantitativeyield) as a colourless solid. Rt 0.83 min (UPLC acidic); m/z 199 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺). No NMR data recorded.

Curtius

tert-Butyl (1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropyl)carbamate INTC148

To a solution of 1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acidINTC147 (1.85 g, 9.31 mmol) in tert-butanol (15 mL) and toluene (15 mL)were successively added Et₃N (1.49 mL, 10.3 mmol) and DPPA (2.23 mL,9.78 mmol). The resulting mixture was allowed to stir at 90° C. for 4hrs. The mixture was cooled to RT and diluted with sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 50mL) and EtOAc (30 mL). The phases were separated and the aqueous layerwas extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers weredried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (120 gcolumn, 0-50% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford tert-butyl(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropyl)carbamate (1.02 g, 3.33 mmol, 36%yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 1.26 min (UPLC acidic); m/z 270 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.63 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H),7.38 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.35-1.21 (m, 4H).

1-(2-Bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-one INTC149

A solution of 2-bromopyrimidine (17.91 g, 113 mmol) in anhydrous THF(150 mL) was cooled to −60° C. 1M Lithium magnesium2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-ide dichloride (in THF/Toluene) (180 mL,169 mmol) was added dropwise over 1 hr. The resulting solution wasstirred at -55° C. for 3 hrs then a solution ofN-methoxy-N-methylpropionamide (11 g, 94 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 mL)was added dropwise to the resulting suspension. The reaction mixture waswarmed to −40° C. then after 30 min allowed to warm slowly from −40° C.to RT over 18 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled in an ice bath thenquenched carefully with dropwise addition of 5% citric acid (aq, 80 mL).The mixture was diluted with brine (150 mL) and the organic phaseseparated. The aqueous phase was further extracted with DCM (3×100 mL),the combined organic phases dried (MgSO₄), filtered then concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(330 g column, 0-10% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-one (11.39 g, 50.8 mmol, 54% yield) asa yellow solid. Rt 1.74 min (HPLC basic); m/z 215 (⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.97 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H),3.12 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.09 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

N-(1-(2-Bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propylidene)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamideINTC150

Ti(O-i-Pr)₄ (30.1 ml, 103 mmol) was added to a mixture of(R)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (7.3 g, 60.2 mmol),(S)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (5.9 g, 48.7 mmol) and1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-one INTC149 (11.5 g, 51.3 mmol). Thereaction mixture was then heated to 70° C. for 10 hrs. The reactionmixture was cooled in an ice-bath, diluted in THF (200 mL) and treateddropwise with brine (50 mL). The mixture was stirred for 15 min thenfiltered over celite (80 g) eluting with THF (1 L). The filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatographyon silica gel (330 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to affordN-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propylidene)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(12.87 g, 39.6 mmol, 77% yield) (a mixture of E and Z isomers) as a paleyellow solid. Rt 1.79 and 2.12 min (HPLC basic); m/z 318 (⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺(ES⁺). No NMR data collected.

Reduction of Sulfoximines

N-(1-(2-Bromopyrimidin-4-yhpropyI)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide INTC151

A solution ofN-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propylidene)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamideINTC150 (10 g, 30.8 mmol) in THF (200 mL) and water (2 mL) was cooled to−50° C. (external bath temp) then treated with sodium borohydride (1.2g, 31.7 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 10 min then allowedto warm to RT. After 1 h sat. NaHCO₃ (aq, 20 mL) was added and thereaction mixture was stirred for 20 min. The mixture was acidified to pH5 with 1 N HCl (aq) then concentrated in vacuo. The aqueous phase wasextracted with DCM (3×80 mL), the combined organic phases dried (phaseseparator) and concentrated in vacuo to affordN-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yhpropyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (7.2 g,20.9 mmol, 68% yield) as an orange gum, as a 1:3 mixture ofdiastereomers. Rt 1.63 and 1.77 mins (HPLC basic); m/z 320 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺).No NMR data collected.

Grignard to Add in Second R₄/R₅ Group

N-(2-(2-Bromopyrimidin-4-yl)butan-2-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamideINTC152

To a solution ofN-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propylidene)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamideINTC150 (100 mg, 0.314 mmol) in THF (100 mL) at −78° C. was added MeMgBr(0.13 mL, 0.38 mmol) dropwise over 5 min. The resulting mixture wasallowed to warm up to room temperature and stirred for 1 h then quenchedby addition of sat. NH₄Cl (aq, 50 mL). The product was extracted intoEtOAc (2×100 mL), dried (MgSO₄), filtered and the solvent removed invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(40 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/isohexane) to affordN-(2-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)butan-2-yl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide(0.107 g, 0.321 mmol, quantitative yield) as a clear colourless gum, asa single diastereomer. Rt 1.95 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 332 (⁷⁹Br M+H)⁺(ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.70 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.63 (s, 1H), 1.97-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.54 (s, 3H), 1.17 (s,9H), 0.75 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

Formation of Sulfonamides from Aromatic Halides

TABLE 12 The following intermediates were made according to Method Cwhich is described above. Synthesis Method, Name/Structure [LCMS (Allexamples containing chiral Method], ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Catalyst,centres are racemates unless m/z (M + H)⁺, Data Base, INTC stated)(Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) Solvent INTC153 tert-Butyl (1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin- 4-yl)cyclopropyl)carbamate  

Method C using INTC148, [UPLC acidic], 355 (1.11). 11.07 (s, 1H), 8.45(s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 3.16-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.42 (s, 9H),1.12-1.01 (m, 4H), 0.95-0.84 (m, 4H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC154N-(4-(2-(1,1- dimethylethylsulfinamido)butan-2- yl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide  

Method C using INTC152, [UPLC acidic], 375 (1.10). 11.26 (s, 1H), 8.58(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 5.54 (s, 1H), 3.30-3.20(m, 1H), 1.95-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.19 (s, 9H), 1.16-0.99 (m,4H), 0.71 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC155N-(4-propionylpyrimidin-2- yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide  

Method C using INTC149, [UPLC acidic 2], 256 (0.50). No data recorded[Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC125 Methyl 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin- 2-yl)-2-methylpropanoate  

Method C using INTC116, [HPLC acidic], 300 (1.65). 11.04 (s, 1H), 8.36(s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.08-2.98 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 6H),1.23-1.00 (m, 4H). Pd-174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC126 Methyl 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin- 2-yl)butanoate  

Method C using INTC117, [HPLC acidic], 300 (1.62). 11.04 (s, 1H), 8.27(s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 3.82 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.08-3.01(m, 1H), 2.09-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.91- 1.82 (m, 1H), 1.18 (t, J = 7.1 Hz,3H), 1.07-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.86 (m, 2H). Pd-174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxaneINTC127 Methyl 4-(6- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- carboxylate  

Method C using INTC123, [HPLC acidic], 342 (1.45). 11.11 (s, 1H),8.34-7.68 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.52- 3.44 (m, 2H),3.02-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 2H), 2.09 (s, 2H), 1.09-0.85 (m, 4H).Pd-174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC128 Methyl 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin- 2-yl)-2-methoxyacetate  

Method C using INTC121, [HPLC acidic], 302 (1.25). 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H),5.12 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 3.08-2.99 (m, 1H), 1.17-1.01(m, 4H). Pd-174, INTC129 methyl 2-(6- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-methoxypropanoate  

Method C using INTC122, [HPLC acidic], 316 (1.46). 11.14 (s, 1H), 8.44(s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.06- 2.96 (m, 1H),1.70 (s, 3H), 1.18-0.99 (m, 4H). 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.29(s, 3H), 3.06- 2.96 (m, 1H), 1.70 (s, 3H), 1.18-0.99 (m, 4H). Pd-174,Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC130 Methyl 2-(6- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanoate  

Method C using INTC124, [UPLC acidic], 318 (1.08). 11.29 (s, 1H), 8.48(s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.27 (m,2H), 1.24- 1.00 (m, 4H), 0.91 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H). Pd-174, Cs₂CO₃,dioxane INTC170 Methyl 6- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazine-2-carboxylate  

Method C using commercial SM, [HPLC acidic], 258 (1.25). 11.40 (s, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.26-1.18(m, 2H), 1.12- 1.03 (m, 2H). Pd 174, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane INTC171 tert-Butyl(1-(6- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin- 2-yl)propyl)carbamate  

Method C using INTC169, [HPLC acidic], 357 (1.89). 10.98 (s, 1H), 8.22(s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49- 4.39 (m, 1H),3.20-3.06 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.38 (s, 9H),1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.87 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).[Pd(allyl)Cl]₂ tBuXPhos, Cs₂CO₃, dioxane

Deprotection: Boc

N-(4-(1-Aminocyclopropyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamidehydrochloride INTC156

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopropyl)carbamateINTC153 (200 mg, 0.564 mmol) in dioxane (2 mL) was added HCl (4 M indioxane) (1.41 mL, 5.64 mmol) and the resulting solution was stirred atRT for 18 hrs. The solvent was removed in vacuo to affordN-(4-(1-aminocyclopropyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamidehydrochloride (164 mg, 0.564 mmol, quantitative yield) as a slightlyyellow solid which was used without any further purification. Rt 0.39min (UPLC acidic); m/z 255 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). No NMR data collected.

N-(4-(Aminomethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide hydrochlorideINTC157

Prepared as for INTC156 using tert-butyl((2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)methyl)carbamate INTC145 toafford N-(4-(aminomethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide, HCl (70mg, 0.225 mmol, 88% yield) as a pale yellow solid; Rt 0.13 mins (UPLCacidic); m/z 229 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). No NMR data collected.

Sulfoximine Deprotection

1-(2-Chloropyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-amine INTC158

A solution ofN-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yhpropyI)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide INTC151(7.2 g, 22.48 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was treated with 4 N HCl in dioxane(2.9 mL, 95 mmol) and MeOH (1.0 mL) then stirred at RT for 3 hrs. Thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo then basified with sat.NaHCO₃ (aq, 100 mL). The product was extracted into DCM (3×80 mL), thecombined organic phases were dried (phase separator) and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(80 g column, 0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-amine (1.34 g, 6.01 mmol, 27% yield)as a clear brown oil. Rt 0.75 mins (UPLC basic); m/z 172 (³⁵Cl M+H)+(ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.71 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.64 (m, 1H), 2.03 (s, 2H), 1.74-1.63 (m, 1H),1.62-1.49 (m, 1H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). Br-Cl exchange observed inreaction.

N-(4-(2-Aminobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamidehydrochloride INTC159

Prepared as for INTC158 usingN-(4-(2-(1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)butan-2-yl)pyrimidinyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC154 to affordN-(4-(2-aminobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin yl)cyclopropanesulfonamidehydrochloride (92% yield) as a yellow solid. Rt 0.41 min (UPLC basic);m/z 271 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.39 (s, 1H),8.79-8.51 (m, 4H), 7.37 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (s, 1H), 2.05-1.85 (m,2H), 1.61 (s, 3H), 1.19-0.99 (m, 4H), 0.84-0.68 (m, 3H).

Reduction Amination

1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-amine INTC160

A suspension of 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid, ammonia salt (6.09 g, 46.5mmol) and 1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-one INTC149 (500 mg, 2.32mmol) in THF (20 mL, 244 mmol) was stirred at 45° C. for 15 min to givea clear yellow solution, which was cooled to RT. Additional2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid, ammonia salt (1.8 g, 13.7 mmol) was added.NaHB(OAc)₃ (985 mg, 4.65 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was reduced in vacuo toca. 10 mL and diluted with EtOAc (50 mL) and washed with 2 M Na₂CO₃ (aq,2×50 mL). The organic layer was then stirred with Si-Tosic acid (10 g),filtered washed with EtOAc (2×50 mL) and MeOH (2×50 mL), and eluted with0.7 M NH₃ in MeOH to afford 1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propan-1-amine (227mg, 0.99 mmol, 43% yield) as an orange oil. Rt 0.69 mins (UPLC basic);m/z 216 (⁷⁹Br M +H)+(ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.64 (d, J=5.1Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 1.73-1.62 (m,1H), 1.62-1.51 (m, 1H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H), NH₂ not observed.

Oxime Formation

N-(4-(1-(Methoxyimino)propyhpyrimidin-2-yhcyclopropanesulfonamideINTC161

A suspension of O-methylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (170 mg, 2.04 mmol),N-(4-propionylpyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC155 (500 mg,1.96 mmol) and pyridine (0.35 mL, 4.33 mmol) in EtOH (4 mL) was heatedto reflux for 18 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated then takenup in EtOAc (20 mL) and washed with 1 M HCl (15 mL) and brine (15 mL).The organic phase was dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated ontosilica (3 g). The crude product was purified by chromatography on silicagel (12 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to affordN-(4-(1-(methoxyimino)propyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (428mg, 1.43 mmol, 70% yield) as a yellow gum. Rt 0.60 mins (UPLC, basic 2);m/z 285 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.35 (s, 1H), 8.60(d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 3.25-3.15 (m,1H), 2.76 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 1.15-1.01 (m, 7H).

N-(4-(1-Aminopropyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC162

A solution ofN-(4-(1-(methoxyimino)propyl)pyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (428mg, 1.51 mmol) INTC161 in 7M NH₃ in MeOH (4 mL) was treated with Pd-C10% on charcoal (10 mg) and hydrogenated at 5 bar for 1 hr. The reactionmixture was filtered over celite eluting with DCM (30 mL) thenconcentrated in vacuo to afford N-(4-(1-aminopropyl)pyrimidinyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (380 mg, 1.19 mmol, 79% yield) as anoff-white solid. Rt 0.44 mins (HPLC basic); m/z 257 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). No NMRdata collected.

HATU Amide Coupling

TABLE 13 The following intermediates were made according to Method 1which is described below for the synthesis of compound of formula (I).Name/Structure Synthesis (All examples containing Method, [LCMS chiralcentres are Method], m/z ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTC racematesunless stated) (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) INTC163N-(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4- yl)propyl)-5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinamide  

Method 1 using INTC158 and INTD86, [UPLC acidic], 398 ³⁵Cl isotope(1.52). 9.44-9.39 (m, 1H), 9.29 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.75(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.72-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.2Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.10-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.52 (q, J = 7.1Hz, 2H), 2.06-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 0.94 (t, J = 7.3Hz, 3H). INTC164 N-(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin- 2-yl)-2- (trifluoromethyl)benzamide  

Method 1 using INTC158 and INTD80, [UPLC acidic], 466 ³⁵Cl isotope(1.55). 9.25 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.53-8.46 (m, 2H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d,J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.93-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.51 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.96- 1.85(m, 1H), 1.85-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 0.99 (t, J = 7.3Hz, 3H). INTC165 N-(1-(2-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin- 2-yl)-2-fluorobenzamide  

Method 1 using INTC160 and INTD74, [HPLC acidic], 460 ⁷⁹Br isotope(2.44). 9.02 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.70 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.62 (d, J =5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.93-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.96-1.86 (m,1H), 1.86-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 0.99 (t, J = 7.3 Hz,3H). INTC166 N-(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4- yl)propyl)-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- yl)benzamide  

Method 1 using INTC158 and INTD75, [UPLC acidic], 422 ³⁵Cl isotope(1.47). 9.71 (s, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H), 9.13 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d, J= 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.61(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.98- 4.87 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.00 (t, J =7.3 Hz, 3H). INTC167 N-(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4- yl)propyl)-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- yl)benzamide  

Method 1 using INTC158 and INTD82, [UPLC acidic], 412 ³⁵Cl isotope(1.54). 9.05 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.26-8.20 (m, 3H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 5.48-5.34 (m, 1H), 4.98- 4.88 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.40 (d,J = 6.1 Hz, 6H), 1.00 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). INTC168N-(1-(2-chloropyrimidin-4- yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin- 2-yl)benzamide 

Method 1 using INTC158 and INTD83, [UPLC acidic], 398 ³⁵Cl isotope(1.45). 9.06 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H),7.60 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),1.98-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.00 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).

Benzamide Pyrazines

Curtius

tert-Butyl (1-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)propyl)carbamate INTC169

Prepared as for INTC148 using commercial2-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)butanoic acid to afford tert-butyl(1-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)propyl)carbamate (6% yield) as a colourlesssolid. Rt 2.15 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 272 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (4:1mixture of rotamers) (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H),7.52 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.55-4.44 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s,9H, major), 1.22 (s, 9H, minor), 0.87 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

Grignard

N-(6-(2-Hydroxypropan-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC172

A solution of methyl 6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazine-2-carboxylateINTC170 (3.00 g, 11.7 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was cooled to 0° C. thenMeMgBr (3.0 M in Et₂O) (18 mL, 54.0 mmol) was added dropwise over 15mins then the reaction mixture was warmed to RT. The reaction mixturewas stirred at RT for 18 hrs. The reaction mixture was heated to 40° C.for a further 24 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled with an ice bathand 1M HCl (aq, 60 mL) was added cautiously. The aqueous was extractedwith EtOAc (4×500 mL). The organic phases were combined, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated onto silica (10 g). The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (40 g column, 0-100%EtOAc/iso-hexane) to affordN-(6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (340 mg,1.30 mmol, 11% yield) as a brown gum. Rt 0.24 min (UPLC, acidic 2); m/z258 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). 1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.92 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s,1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 5.40 (s, 1H), 3.11-3.01 (m, 1H), 1.45 (s, 6H), 1.14-1.02 (m, 4H).

Ritter

2-Chloro-N-(2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)propan-2-yl)acetamideINTC173

A mixture ofN-(6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC172(330 mg, 1.28 mmol) and 2-chloroacetonitrile (0.65 mL, 10.3 mmol) inAcOH (0.75 mL, 13.1 mmol) was cooled in an ice bath before H₂SO₄ (0.82mL, 15.4 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction was then warmed to 50°C. and stirred for 18 hrs. The solution was poured onto ice water (30mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×30 mL), the organic phases werecombined, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated onto silica (2 g).The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (12 gcolumn, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-chloro-N-(2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)propan-2-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.294 mmol, 19% yield) as a yellow gum. Rt 0.98 min (HPLCacidic); m/z 333 (³⁵Cl M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.94(s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H),3.16-3.08 (m, 1H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.14-1.03 (m, 4H).

Boc Removal

N-(6-(1-Aminopropyl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide.HCl INTC174

Prepared as for INTC156 using tert-butyl(1-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)propyl)carbamate INTC171 toafford N-(6-(1-aminopropyl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide, HCl (85mg, 0.276 mmol, 42% yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 0.58 min (HPLCbasic); m/z 257 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) 611.25 (s, 1H),8.77-8.66 (m, 3H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 4.37-4.23 (m, 1H),3.53-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.20-0.99 (m, 4H), 0.83 (t, J=7.4Hz, 3H).

Thiourea Deprotection

N-(6-(2-Aminopropan-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide INTC175

A suspension of2-chloro-N-(2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)propan-2-yl)acetamide(100 mg, 0.30 mmol) INTC173 in EtOH (1.3 mL) was treated with thiourea(23 mg, 0.302 mmol) followed by AcOH (0.35 mL, 6.11 mmol) then heated toreflux for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to RT thenconcentrated in vacuo. This was then treated cautiously with 0.7M NH₃ inMeOH (5 mL) and concentrated. The crude product was purified bychromatography on RP

Flash C18 (12 g column, 0-25% MeCN/10 mM Ammonium Bicarbonate) to affordN-(6-(2-aminopropan-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (63 mg,0.23 mmol, 78% yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 0.37 min (HPLC basic);m/z 257 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s,1H), 2.77-2.64 (m, 1H), 1.53 (s, 6H), 0.91-0.77 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.66 (m,2H), 3 x exchangeable Hs not observed.

Amine Intermediate Preparation

Method E: Suzuki Coupling of Halo Anilines with Heteroaromatic Boronates

A solution of Ar1-X (1 eq) and Ar2-Z (1 eq) in solvent (3 volumes) andbase (2.5 eq) was degassed (N₂, 5 min) and heated to 40° C. whereupon Pdcatalyst (3 mol %) was added and the reaction mixture further degassed(N₂, 5 min) before being heated to 90° C. for 90 mins. The reactionmixture was allowed to cool to RT. In general, the desired compound waspurified by column chromatography.

Method F: Suzuki Coupling of Heteroaromatic Halides with Anilineboronates

Pd catalyst (5 mol %) was added to a degassed (N₂, 5 mins) solution ofAr1-X (1 eq), Ar2-Z (1 eq) and base (3 eq, 6.85 mmol) in solvent (3volumes). The solution was then degassed further (N₂, 5 mins) and thenheated to 90° C. for 2 hrs then allowed to cool to RT. In general, thedesired compound was purified by column chromatography.

Method G: Telescoped Boronate Formation and Suzuki Coupling

Bispin (1.1 eq) and KOAc (4 eq) were added to Ar1-Hal (1 eq) in dioxane(5 volumes). The reaction was heated to 60° C. and degassed (N₂, 5mins). PdCl₂(dppf) (5 mol %) was added to the reaction mixture and thetemperature was increased to 90° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mixture wasthen cooled to RT and a solution of Ar2-Hal (1 eq) in dioxane (3volumes) was added, followed by a solution of K₂CO₃ (4 eq) in water (2volumes). The temperature was then increased to 90° C. for 18 hrs. Thereaction was cooled to RT, an aqueous work up was performed and thecrude compound was purified by normal phase chromatography.

Anilines

TABLE 14 The following intermediates were made according to Methods E, For G. Synthesis Method, [LCMS Method], m/z Catalyst, (M + H)⁺, ¹H NMRChemical Shift Data Base, INTD Name/Structure (Rt/min) (DMSO-d6 unlessstated) solvent INTD1 4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- Method F, 8.61 (s, 1H),8.04 (s, 1H), 7.94- Pd(PPh₃)₄, yl)aniline [HPLC basic], 7.75 (m, 2H),6.75-6.54 (m, 2H), NaHCO₃,

202, (1.63). 5.59 (s, 2H), 3.98 (s, 3H). MeCN INTD2 5-(6- Method F,9.52-9.41 (m, 1H), 8.95 (t, J = Pd(PPh₃)₄, (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-[UPLC acidic], 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.8 Hz, NaHCO₃,yl)pyridin-2-amine 241, (0.52). 1H), 8.16 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, EtOH,

1H), 6.66 (s, 2H), 6.59 (dd, J = 8.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H). toluene INTD33-(4-aminophenyl)-5- Method E, 8.74-8.66 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.24 PdCl₂(dppf),(difluoro-I3- [UPLC basic], (m, 1H), 7.81-7.74 (m, 1H), K₂CO₃,methoxy)pyridine 237, (1.05). 7.53-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.61-7.15 dioxane

(m, 1H), 6.72-6.58 (m, 2H), 5.44 (s, 2H). INTD4 4-(5-ethoxypyridin-3-Method F, 8.36 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline[UPLC basic], J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.39 (m, K₂CO₃,

215, (1.05). 3H), 6.70-6.62 (m, 2H), 5.34 (s, 2H), 4.17 (q, J = 6.9 Hz,2H), 1.36 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD5 5-(4-aminophenyl) Method E,9.08 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.91- PdCl₂(dppf), nicotinonitrile [UPLCbasic], 8.79 (m, 1H), 8.49-8.43 (m, K₂CO₃,

196, (0.89). 1H), 7.58-7.48 (m, 2H), 6.73- 6.57 (m, 2H), 5.49 (d, J =7.0 Hz, 2H). dioxane INTD6 4-(5-fluoropyridin-3- Method E, 8.69 (t, J =2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [HPLC basic], J = 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.87 (ddd, J = K₂CO₃,

189, (1.53). 10.9, 2.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.53- 7.45 (m, 2H), 6.71-6.63 (m,2H), 5.44 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD7 4-(5- Method E, 9.15-9.06 (m, 1H),8.82-8.72 PdCl₂(dppf), (trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3- [UPLC basic], (m,1H), 8.30-8.23 (m, 1H), K₂CO₃, yl)aniline 239, (1.21). 7.60-7.51 (m,2H), 6.74-6.64 dioxane

(m, 2H), 5.50 (s, 2H). INTD8 4-(5-chloropyridin-3- Method E, 8.79-8.74(m, 1H), 8.49-8.39 PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC basic], (m, 1H),8.10-7.98 (m, 1H), K₂CO₃,

205, (1.11). 7.54-7.42 (m, 2H), 6.72-6.61 (m, 2H), 5.45 (s, 2H). dioxaneINTD9 4-(6-methylpyridin-3- Method E, 8.63 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), Pd170, yl)aniline [HPLC basic], 7.80 (dd, J = 8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), K₃PO₄,

185, (1.43). 7.40-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.23 (dt, J = 8.1, 0.7 Hz, 1H),6.70-6.58 (m, 2H), 5.27 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H). dioxane INTD104-(5-methylpyridin-3- Method E, 8.57 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.25 Pd 170,yl)aniline [HPLC basic], (dd, J = 2.0, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74 K₃PO₄,

185, (1.47). (td, J = 2.2, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43- 7.30 (m, 2H), 6.72-6.52(m, 2H), 5.31 (s, 2H), 2.33 (d, J = 0.8 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD114-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- Method F, 8.41-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.13-8.05PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC basic], (m, 1H), 7.48-7.35 (m, 3H), K₂CO₃,

229, (1.15). 6.72-6.59 (m, 2H), 5.34 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.69 (m, 1H),1.37-1.23 (m, 6H). dioxane INTD12 2-fluoro-4-(5- Method F, 8.42-8.34 (m,1H), 8.17-8.06 PdCl₂(dppf), isopropoxypyridin-3- [UPLC basic], (m, 1H),7.53-7.42 (m, 2H), K₂CO₃, yl)aniline 247, (1.25). 7.35-7.28 (m, 1H),6.89-6.80 dioxane

(m, 1H), 5.39 (s, 2H), 4.90-4.75 (m, 1H), 1.35-1.26 (m, 6H). INTD134-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2- Method E, 8.80 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d,PdCl₂(dppf), fluoroaniline [HPLC basic], J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (t, J =2.2 Hz, K₂CO₃,

223, (1.9). 1H), 7.54 (dd, J = 13.0, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J = 8.3, 2.1Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 9.5, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.51 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD142-fluoro-4-(5-(2,2,2- Method F, 8.61-8.50 (m, 1H), 8.31-8.22PdCl₂(dppf), trifluoro ethoxy)pyridin-3- [UPLC basic], (m, 1H),7.77-7.64 (m, 1H), K₃PO₄, yl)aniline 287, (1.26). 7.59-7.47 (m, 1H),7.42-7.33 dioxane

(m, 1H), 6.93-6.75 (m, 1H), 5.44 (s, 2H), 5.01-4.88 (m, 2H). INTD154-(5-(2,2,2-trifluoro Method F, 8.55-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.29-8.13PdCl₂(dppf), ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)aniline [UPLC basic], (m, 1H),7.69-7.61 (m, 1H), K₃PO₄,

269, (1.18). 7.53-7.43 (m, 2H), 6.73-6.61 (m, 2H), 5.38 (s, 2H),5.02-4.82 (m, 2H). dioxane INTD16 5′-ethoxy-[3,3′-bipyridin]- Method F,8.39 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, PdCl₂(dppf), 6-amine [UPLC basic], J= 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = K₂CO₃,

216, (0.88). 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J =2.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J = 8.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.18 (s, 2H), 4.18 (q,J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD175′-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)- Method F, 8.57-8.46 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.34PdCl₂(dppf), [3,3′-bipyridin]-6-amine [UPLC basic], (m, 1H), 8.32-8.23(m, 1H), K₃PO₄,

270, (1.00). 7.88-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (m, 1H), 6.60-6.50 (m, 1H),6.22 (s, 2H), 5.03-4.87 (m, 2H). dioxane INTD18 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-Method F, 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.86- Pd(PPh₃)₄, yl)aniline [HPLCbasic], 7.75 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.59 (m, NaHCO₃,

216, (1.78). 2H), 5.59 (s, 2H), 4.43 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H). MeCN INTD19 4-(6- Method F, 9.40 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),7.99- Pd(PPh₃)₄, (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- [HPLC acidic], 7.89 (m,2H), 6.74-6.66 (m, NaHCO₃, yl)aniline 240, (1.92). 2H), 5.83 (s, 2H).MeCN

INTD20 4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- Method F, 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H),7.87- PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC basic], 7.73 (m, 2H), 6.73-6.56 (m,K₃PO₄,

230, (1.31). 2H), 5.59 (s, 2H), 5.45-5.27 (m, 1H), 1.47-1.25 (m, 6H).dioxane INTD21 4-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin- Method F, 8.19-8.02 (m, 1H),7.58-7.41 PdCl₂(dppf), 2-yl)aniline [HPLC basic], (m, 1H), 7.40-7.22 (m,2H), K₃PO₄,

228, (1.83). 6.21-5.99 (m, 2H), 5.09-4.99 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.73 (m, 1H),0.37- 0.09 (m, 4H). dioxane INTD22 4-(6-chloropyrazin-2- Method F, 9.06(d, J = 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [HPLC basic], J =0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.81 (m, K₃PO₄,

206, (1.75). 2H), 6.73-6.62 (m, 2H), 5.79 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD232-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2- Method F, 9.12 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.58PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC basic], (dd, J = 2.6, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.44(d, K₂CO₃,

190, (0.84). J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.71 (m, 2H), 6.87 (dd, J = 9.3, 8.4Hz, 1H), 5.67 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD24 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- MethodF, 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.84- PdCl₂(dppf), 2-fluoroaniline [UPLCbasic], 7.63 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.75 (m, K₂CO₃,

234, (1.31). 1H), 5.65 (s, 2H), 4.54-4.34 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.29 (m, 3H).dioxane INTD25 2-fluoro-4-(6- Method F, 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 7.88PdCl₂(dppf), (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- [HPLC basic], (dd, J = 13.1,2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83 K₃PO₄, yl)aniline 258, (2.13). (dd, J = 8.4, 2.1 Hz,1H), 6.90 (t, dioxane

J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.90 (s, 2H). INTD26 4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2- MethodF, 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.46 (s, 1H), 7.84- PdCl₂(dppf), methylaniline [UPLCbasic], 7.65 (m, 2H), 6.78-6.63 (m, K₃PO₄,

220, (1.24). 1H), 5.55 (s, 2H), 2.14 (s, 3H). dioxane INTD274-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method F, 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.80-PdCl₂(dppf), 2-methylaniline [UPLC basic], 7.63 (m, 2H), 6.75-6.61 (m,K₃PO₄,

230, (1.27). 1H), 5.35 (s, 2H), 4.51-4.33 (m, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H),1.45-1.31 (m, 3H). dioxane INTD28 2-fluoro-4-(6-(2,2,2- Method F, 8.82(s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.94- PdCl₂(dppf), trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-[UPLC basic], 7.85 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.74 (m, K₃PO₄, yl)aniline 288, (1.38).1H), 6.92-6.82 (m, 1H), 5.72 (s, dioxane

2H), 5.23-5.09 (m, 2H). INTD29 4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy) Method F,8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.95- PdCl₂(dppf), pyrazin-2-yl)aniline[UPLC basic], 7.84 (m, 2H), 6.73-6.58 (m, K₃PO₄,

270, (1.31). 2H), 5.67 (s, 2H), 5.22-5.04 (m, 2H). dioxane INTD305-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin- Method F, 8.81-8.64 (m, 2H), 8.18-8.00Pd(PPh₃)₄, 2-yl)pyridin-2-amine [UPLC basic], (m, 2H), 6.55 (dd, J =8.8, 0.8 Hz, Na₂CO₃,

229, (0.98). 1H), 6.44 (s, 2H), 4.37 (tt, J = 6.2, 3.0 Hz, 1H),0.94-0.69 (m, 4H). Toluene, EtOH INTD31 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- MethodF, 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.62-8.57 (m, 1H), PdCl₂(dppf), 3-fluoropyridin-2-amine[HPLC basic], 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J = 12.6, K₂CO₃,

235, (1.73). 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (s, 2H), 4.46 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39(t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD32 5-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- Method F,8.69 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (s, Pd(PPh₃)₄, yl)pyridin-2-amine [UPLCbasic], 1H), 8.07 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, Na₂CO₃,

232, (1.09). 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 6.55 (dd, J = 8.7, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (s,2H), 5.44-5.28 (m, 1H), 1.37(d, J = 6.1 Hz, 6H). dioxane INTD335-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- Method F, 8.70 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H),PdCl₂(dppf), yl)pyridin-2-amine [UPLC, basic], 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.06(m, 2H), Cs₂CO₃,

217, (0.98). 6.54 (dd, J = 8.7, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (s, 2H), 4.43 (q, J =7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD34 2-methyl-4-(6-Method F, 9.40 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 7.89- PdCl₂(dppf),(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- [HPLC acidic], 7.78 (m, 2H), 6.73 (d, J =8.3 Hz, K₃PO₄, yl)aniline 254 (2.14). 1H), 5.60 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H).dioxane

INTD35 2-fluoro-4-(6- Method F, 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.82-PdCl₂(dppf), isopropoxypyrazin-2- [UPLC basic], 7.63 (m, 2H), 6.92-6.80(m, 1H), K₂CO₃, yl)aniline 248 (1.41). 5.67 (s, 2H), 5.45-5.28 (m, 1H),dioxane

1.46-1.24 (m, 6H). INTD36 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method G, 8.45 (d, J= 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, (i)PdCl₂(dppf), 5-fluoro-2-methylaniline [UPLCbasic], 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), KOAc,

248 (1.36). 6.47 (d, J = 14.2 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (s, 2H), 4.43 (q, J = 7.0Hz, 2H), 2.09 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then(ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxane INTD37 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- MethodG, 8.50 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, (i)PdCl₂(dppf),5-fluoro-2-methoxyaniline [UPLC basic], 1H), 7.43 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),6.51 KOAc,

264 (1.37). (d, J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (s, 2H), 4.45 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then(ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxane INTD38 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- MethodG, 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.02 (d, (i)PdCl₂(dppf),2,3-dimethylaniline [UPLC basic], J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (d, J = 8.2 Hz,KOAc,

244 (1.28). 1H), 5.11 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H),2.04 (s, 3H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then (ii)PdCl₂(dppf),K₂CO₃, dioxane INTD39 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method G, 8.31 (s, 1H),8.13 (s, 1H), 7.24 (d, (i)PdCl₂(dppf), 2-fluoro-5-methylaniline [HPLCacidic], J = 12.5 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J = 9.1 Hz, KOAc,

248 (2.41). 1H), 5.44 (s, 2H), 4.38 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H),1.36 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then (ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxaneINTD40 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method G, 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H),7.15 (s, (i)PdCl₂(dppf) 2,5-dimethylaniline [HPLC acidic], 1H), 6.53 (s,1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), KOAc,

244 (2.22). 4.36 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.07 (s, 3H), 1.36(t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then (ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxaneINTD41 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method G, 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H),7.74 (i)PdCl₂(dppf) 2,6-difluoroaniline [HPLC acidic], (dd, J = 8.0, 2.5Hz, 2H), 5.73 (s, KOAc,

252 (2.41). 2H), 4.46 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H).dioxane, then (ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxane INTD423-ethoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]- Method F, 7.37-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.24PdCl₂(dppf), 4-amine [UPLC basic], (m, 1H), 7.09 (ddd, J = 7.7, 1.7,K₂CO₃,

214 (1.39). 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.77 (ddd, J = 8.1, 2.5, 1.0Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (s, 2H), 4.07 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,2H), 1.34 (t, J = 6.9 Hz, 3H) dioxane INTD43 4-(pyrazin-2-yl)anilineMethod F, 9.05 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (dd, PdCl₂(dppf),

[UPLC acidic], 172 (0.56). J = 2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J = 2.5 Hz,1H), 7.93-7.77 (m, 2H), 6.72-6.62 (m, 2H), 5.61 (s, 2H). K₂CO₃, dioxaneINTD44 5′-(trifluoromethyl)-[3,3′- Method F, 9.13 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H),8.84 (dd, PdCl₂(dppf), bipyridin]-6-amine [HPLC basic], J = 2.1, 1.0 Hz,1H), 8.44 (dd, J = K₃PO₄,

240 (1.59). 2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.40-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.6Hz, 1H), 6.57 (dd, J = 8.7, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.32 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD454-(5-methoxypyridin-3- Method E 8.38 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d,PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC acidic], J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.40 (m,K₂CO₃,

201 (0.91). 3H), 6.71-6.62 (m, 2H), 5.35 (s, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H). dioxaneINTD46 2-fluoro-4-(6- Method F, 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.81PdCl₂(dppf), methoxypyrazin-2- [UPLC basic], (dd, J = 13.1, 2.0 Hz, 1H),7.74 K₂CO₃, yl)aniline 220 (1.20). (dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90-dioxane

6.82 (m, 1H), 5.66 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H). INTD474-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method F, 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.93-PdCl2(dppf), 2-(trifluoromethoxy)aniline [HPLC basic], 7.78 (m, 2H),6.91 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, K₃PO₄,

246 (1.99). 1H), 5.91 (s, 2H), 4.43 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD48 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method F, 8.67 (s,1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.62- PdCl2(dppf), 2-methoxyaniline [HPLC basic],7.46 (m, 2H), 6.72 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, K₃PO₄,

300 (2.38). 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 4.45 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H),1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD49 2-chloro-4-(6- Method F, 8.66(d, J = 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, PdCl₂(dppf), ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)aniline[HPLC basic], J = 0.5 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, K₃PO₄,

250 (2.26). 1H), 7.83 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.5 Hz,1H), 5.85 (s, 2H), 4.44 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H).dioxane INTD50 2-fluoro-4-(pyridin-3- Method E, 8.82 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.9Hz, 1H), PdCl₂(dppf), yl)aniline [UPLC basic], 8.45 (dd, J = 4.7, 1.6Hz, 1H), K₂CO₃,

189 (0.90). 7.97 (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J = 13.0,2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (ddd, J = 8.0, 4.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J = 8.2,2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 9.5, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.39 (s, 2H). dioxaneINTD51 2-amino-5-(6- Method G, 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 2.2 Hz,(i)PdCl₂(dppf), ethoxypyrazin-2- [HPLC basic], 1H), 8.13-8.06 (m, 2H),6.91 (d, KOAc, yl)benzonitrile 241 (1.99). J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (s,2H), 4.45 dioxane, then

(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). (ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃,dioxane INTD52 4-(6-(prop-1-en-2- Method F, 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H),7.91- PdCl₂(dppf), yl)pyrazin-2-yl)aniline Using INTD60 7.88 (m, 2H),6.69-6.65 (m, 2H), K₃PO₄,

[HPLC basic], 212, (1.93). 6.09-6.07 (m, 1H), 5.59 (s, 2H), 5.45-5.43(m, 1H), 2.22-2.21 (m, 3H). dioxane INTD53 6-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- MethodE, 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.06- PdCl₂(dppf), yl)pyridin-3-amine[HPLC basic], 7.97 (m, 2H), 7.05 (dd, J = 8.5, K₂CO₃,

217, (1.60). 2.7 Hz, 1H), 5.84 (s, 2H), 4.45 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.39(t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). dioxane INTD54 5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2- Method F,8.82 (s, 1H), 8.66 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, PdCl₂(dppf), yl)pyridin-2-amine NoLCMS data 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.05 (dd, J = K₂CO₃,

8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (s, 2H), 2.22-2.15 (m,1H), 1.07-1.01 (m, 4H). dioxane INTD55 4-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2- MethodF, 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.74 PdCl₂(dppf), yl)-2-fluoroaniline NoLCMS data (dd, J = 13.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.68 K₂CO₃,

(dd, J = 8.3, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.87 6.82 (m, 1H), 5.62 (s, 2H), 2.23- 2.14(m, 1H), 1.07-0.94 (m, 4H). dioxane INTD56 6-(4-aminophenyl)-N,N- MethodF, 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.83- PdCl₂(dppf),dimethylpyrazin-2-amine [UPLC basic], 7.76 (m, 2H), 6.67-6.60 (m, 2H),K₂CO₃,

215, (1.02). 5.47 (s, 2H), 3.11 (s, 6H). dioxane INTD575′-chloro-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6- Method E, 8.79 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.49(d, PdCl₂(dppf), amine [HPLC acidic], J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J = 2.5Hz, K₃PO₄,

205, (0.48). 1H), 8.15-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.82 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H),6.54 (dd, J = 8.7, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 6.28 (s, 2H). dioxane INTD585-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- Method G, 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 2.3 Hz,(i)PdCl₂(dppf), 3-methylpyridin-2-amine [UPLC acidic], 1H), 8.06 (s,1H), 7.96-7.94 (m, KOAc,

231, (1.07). 1H), 6.21 (s, 2H), 4.44 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H),1.38 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). dioxane, then (ii)PdCl₂(dppf), K₂CO₃, dioxaneINTD59 5-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy) Method F, 8.84-8.80 (m, 1H),8.79-8.75 PdCl₂(dppf), pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- [UPLC basic], (m, 1H),8.30-8.23 (m, 1H), 8.19- K₃PO₄, amine 271, (1.11). 8.12 (m, 1H),6.62-6.52 (m, dioxane

1H), 6.49 (s, 2H), 5.23-5.06 (m, 2H).

2-Chloro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazine INTD60

A solution of 2,6-dichloropyrazine (1.0 g, 6.71 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (1.13 g, 6.72mmol) in dioxane (60 mL) was treated with 2M K₂CO₃ (aq, 8.4 mL, 16.8mmol) then degassed (N₂, 5 mins) and heated to 40° C. PdCl₂(dppf)-DCMadduct (274 mg, 0.336 mmol) was added and the mixture further degassed(N₂, 5 mins) before the reaction was heated to 70° C. for 1 hr. Thereaction was allowed to cool to RT then treated with 1M HCl (aq, 40 mL)and EtOAc (40 mL). This was passed through celite, the phases wereseparated and the aqueous phase was further extracted with EtOAc (2×20mL). The organic phases were combined, dried (MgSO₄), filtered andconcentrated onto silica (4 g). The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (24 g column, 0-15% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford 2-chloro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazine (1.0 g, 3.75 mmol, 56% yield)as a brown gum; Rt 1.96 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z none observed. ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 6.11-6.08 (m, 1H),5.55-5.52 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.14 (m, 3H).

5-(6-(Prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine INTD61

A solution of 2-chloro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazine INTD60 (1 g, 3.75mmol) and 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(1.65 g, 7.50 mmol) in dioxane (60 mL) was treated with 2M K₂CO₃ (aq,7.5 mL, 15.00 mmol) then degassed (N₂, 5 mins) and heated to 40° C.PdCl₂(dppf)-DCM adduct (0.306 g, 0.375 mmol) was added and the mixturedegassed further (N₂, 5 mins) and the reaction was heated to 70° C. for1 hr. The reaction was allowed to cool to RT then concentrated (toapprox. 10 mL). This was then treated with 1M HCl (aq, 37.5 mL) andEtOAc (40 mL) and filtered over celite eluting with EtOAc (50 mL). Thephases were partitioned and the organic phase was discarded. The aqueousphase was then brought to pH 10 by addition of solid Na₂CO₃ and thenextracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The organic phases were combined, dried(MgSO₄), filtered and concentrated onto silica (5 g) and the crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 g column,30-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford5-(6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (320 mg, 1.43 mmol,38% yield) as an off-white solid; Rt 0.98mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 213(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.78-8.75 (m,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (dd, J=8.7, 0.7Hz, 1H), 6.43 (s, 2H), 6.12-6.09 (m, 1H), 5.48-5.45 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s,3H).

4-(6-lsopropylpyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD62

A solution of 4-(6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD52 (380 mg,1.44 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) was hydrogenated using the H-Cube flowhydrogenation apparatus (10% Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 25° C., 1mL/min). The reaction mixture was concentrated to afford4-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)aniline (296 mg, 1.37 mmol, 95% yield) as anorange oil; Rt 1.74 mins (HPLC basic); m/z 214 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.82 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.63(m, 2H), 5.56 (s, 2H), 3.08 (hept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.9 Hz,6H).

2-Methoxy-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazine INTD63

To a solution of 2-bromo-6-methoxypyrazine (500 mg, 2.65 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (15 mL) was successively added bispin (739 mg, 2.91 mmol)and KOAc (1.04 g, 10.58 mmol). The resulting mixture was degassed (N₂),and PdC1₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂ adduct (108 mg, 0.132 mmol) was added.

The resulting mixture was heated at 110° C. for 2.5 hrs. The mixture wascooled to RT, filtered through celite and the solvent was removed invacuo. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(24 g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/isohexane). The residue was dissolved inEtOAc (20 mL) and washed with water (3×10 mL). The organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄ filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford2-methoxy-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yhpyrazine (281mg, 0.845 mmol, 32% yield) as a pale tan solid. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 1.33 (s, 12H).

Method K: Suzuki Coupling

A solution of boronic acid (1 eq), aryl halide (1.05 eq.) and Cs₂CO₃ (3eq.) in a mixture of dioxane (40 volumes) and water (6 volumes) wasdegassed (N₂, 5 mins). PdCl₂(dppf).CH₂Cl₂ (5 mol %) was added and thereaction was further degassed (N₂) before being heated to 90° C. for 18hrs. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite before an aqueousworkup was undertaken, followed by purification by normal phasechromatography.

TABLE 15 The following intermediates were made according to Method K.All aryl-halides are commercially available. Synthesis Method, [LCMSMethod], m/z (M + H)⁺, ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data INTD Name/Structure(Rt/min) (DMSO-d₆ unless stated) INTD64 tert-butyl4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin- 3-yl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Br, [HPLC acidic], 324 (2.78). 9.27 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03(dd, J = 2.2, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.22-7.83 (m, 4H), 1.58(s, 9H). INTD65 tert-butyl 4-(6- (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)benzoate 

Using Ar2Cl, [HPLC acidic], no ionisation (2.83). 9.70 (s, 1H), 9.23 (s,1H), 8.40-8.30 (m, 2H), 8.12-8.03 (m, 2H), 1.59 (s, 9H). INTD66 methyl4-(5-chloropyridin-3- yl)benzoate

Using Ar2Cl, [HPLC acidic], 247 ³⁵Cl isotope, (2.20). 8.94 (d, J = 2.0Hz, 1H), 8.69 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (t, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.01(m, 2H), 8.00-7.89 (m, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H). INTD67 methyl 2-fluoro-4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Cl [HPLC acidic], 300 (2.30). No ¹H NMR recorded. INTD68 methyl4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2- fluorobenzoate  

Using Ar2Br [HPLC acidic], 266 ³⁵Cl isotope (2.20). No ¹H NMR recorded.INTD69 methyl 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- fluorobenzoate  

Using Ar2Cl, [UPLC acidic], 277 (1.53). 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H),8.12-8.08 (m, 2H), 8.04-8.00 (m, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s,3H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). INTD70 methyl 2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Cl, [UPLC acidic], 291 (1.63). 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H),8.13-7.94 (m, 3H), 5.43 (hept, J = 6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, J= 6.2 Hz, 6H). INTD71 methyl 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Cl, [UPLC acidic], 327 (2.59) 9.01 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.56-8.52 (m, 2H), 8.37 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),4.58-4.41 (m, 2H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). INTD72tert-butyl 4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- yl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Cl, [UPLC acidic], 315 (1.97). 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.30-8.21 (m, 3H),8.06- 8.02 (m, 2H), 5.41 (hept, J = 6.2 Hz, 1H), 1.58 (s, 9H), 1.40 (d,J = 6.2 Hz, 6H). INTD73 tert-butyl 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- yl)benzoate  

Using Ar2Cl, [HPLC acidic], 301 (2.89). 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H),8.26-8.22 (m, 2H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.57 (s,9H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H).

Method L: Ester Deprotection with TFA

A solution of the ester (1 eq) in DCM (20 volumes) was treated with TFA(10 eq.) and stirred at 5 RT for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was thenconcentrated and azeotroped with MeOH and MeCN.

No further purification was undertaken.

Method M: Ester Deprotection with Base

A solution of the ester (1 eq) in a mixture of THF/MeOH (4/1 volumes)was treated with LiOH (2.2-6 eq.) and stirred between RT and 50° C. forbetween 3 hrs and 18 hrs. The organic solvents were removed in vacuothen acidified with 1 M HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The organic phaseswere combined, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The productswere used directly in the next step with no further purificationundertaken.

Method N: Potassium Salt Formation

A solution of the ester (1 eq.) in THF (4 volumes) was treated withTMSOK (1 eq.) and stirred at RT for 2 hrs before the reaction mixtureswere filtered and washed with iso-hexanes. The products were useddirectly in the next step with no further purification undertaken.

TABLE 16 The following intermediates were made according to Method L-N.Synthesis Method, ¹H NMR Chemical Shift [LCMS Method], m/z Data INTDName/Structure (M + H)⁺, (Rt/min) (DMSO-d₆ unless stated) INTD744-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- fluorobenzoic acid  

Method M, Using INTD69, [HPLC acidic], 263 (2.07). 13.40 (s, 1H), 8.94(s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.03 (m, 2H), 8.03-7.92 (m, 1H), 4.50 (q, J= 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). INTD754-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- yl)benzoic acid  

Method L, Using INTD65, [UPLC acidic], 269 (1.33). 13.25 (s, 1H), 9.70(s, 1H), 9.23 (s, 1H), 8.42-8.20 (m, 2H), 8.20-8.00 (m, 2H). INTD76potassium 4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2- fluorobenzoate  

Method N, Using INTD68, [HPLC acidic], 251 ³⁵Cl isotope, ionises as freeacid, (1.88). 8.91-8.85 (m, 1H), 8.63- 8.54 (m, 1H), 8.30-8.20 (m, 1H),7.59-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.49- 7.34 (m, 2H). INTD774-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3- yl)benzoic acid  

Method L, Using INTD64, [HPLC acidic], 268 (2.01). 13.12 (s, 1H), 9.28(d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (dd, J = 2.2, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J = 2.2Hz, 1H), 8.13-8.04 (m, 2H), 8.04-7.86 (m, 2H). INTD78 potassium2-fluoro-4-(5- (trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)benzoate  

Method N, Using INTD67 [HPLC acidic], 286 ionises as free acid, (2.01).9.22 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J = 2.3 Hz,1H), 7.64-7.45 (m, 3H). INTD79 potassium 4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)benzoate  

Method N, Using INTD66, [UPLC acidic], 234 ³⁵Cl isotope, ionises as freeacid, (1.88). 8.87 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.23(t, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.55 (m, 2H). INTD804-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- (trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid  

Method M, Using INTD71, [UPLC acidic], 313 (2.30) 13.75 (s, 1H), 8.98(s, 1H), 8.52-8.46 (m, 2H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.49(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). INTD812-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- yl)benzoic acid  

Method M, Using INTD70, [HPLC acidic], 277 (2.24). 13.53 (s, 1H), 8.90(s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.08-7.87 (m, 3H), 5.43 (hept, J = 6.2 Hz, 1H),1.39 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H). INTD82 4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzoicacid  

Method L, Using INTD72, [UPLC acidic], 259 (1.40). 13.13 (s, 1H) 8.87(s, 1H), 8.27-8.20 (m, 3H), 8.09- 8.05 (m, 2H), 5.43 (p, J = 6.2 Hz,1H), 1.40 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H). INTD83 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzoicacid  

Method L, Using INTD73, [UPLC acidic], 245 (1.29) 13.15 (v. br. s, 1H),8.89 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.29-8.22 (m, 2H), 8.11-8.01 (m, 2H), 4.51(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H).

(5-(6-Ethoxypyrazin-2-yl) pyridin-2-yl) methanol INTD84

A suspension of (5-bromopyridin-2-yl)methanol (1.00 g, 5.32 mmol),Bispin (1.5 g, 5.91 mmol) and KOAc (1.6 g, 16.0 mmol) in dioxane (20 mL)was heated to 30° C. then degassed (N₂). PdCl₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂ (0.217 g,0.266 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for2 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled to 40° C. whereupon2-chloro-6-ethoxypyrazine (900 mg, 5.68 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (3.47 g, 10.6mmol) and water (5 mL) were added. The mixture was degassed (N₂), thenPdCl₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂ (0.217 g, 0.266 mmol) was added and the mixture wasagain degassed (N₂). The reaction mixture was then heated to 90° C. for18 hrs. The reaction mixture was part concentrated (to approx. 5 mL)then taken up with water (20 mL) and EtOAc (50 mL) and passed throughcelite, eluting with EtOAc (20 mL). The phases were then diluted withwater (20 mL) and partitioned. The organic phase was washed with brine(30 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated onto silica (5 g).The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica (40 gcartridge, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexanes) to afford(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol (675 mg, 2.86 mmol, 54%yield) as a brown solid. Rt 1.24 min (HPLC, acidic); m/z 232 (M+H)⁺(ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.27-9.09 (m, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.49(dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.53 (t,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.64 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.50 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

5-(6-Ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinaldehyde INTD85

A solution of (5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol INTD84 (375mg, 3.18 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was treated with manganese dioxide (3g, 34.5 mmol). The reaction was stirred for 4 hrs at RT then filteredthrough celite and concentrated onto silica (4 g). The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica (24 g cartridge, 0-100%EtOAc/iso-hexanes) to afford 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinaldehyde(309 mg, 1.32 mmol, 42% yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 1.85 min (HPLC,acidic); m/z 230 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.07 (d,J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 9.55 (dd, J=2.2, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.73 (ddd,J=8.1, 2.2, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.08 (dd, J=8.1, 0.9 Hz, 1H),4.53 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinic acid INTD86

A solution of 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinaldehyde INTD85 (302 mg,1.32 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was treated with oxone (1.02 g, 1.66 mmol). Thereaction mixture was stirred at RT for 4 days. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with water (10 mL) and filtered. The filtrate was then taken upin EtOAc (10 mL) and heated to 40° C. to afford a free flowingsuspension. This was then treated dropwise with iso-hexanes (10 mL),cooled to RT and filtered to afford 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)picolinicacid (240 mg, 0.93 mmol, 71% yield) as a colourless solid. Rt 1.45 min(HPLC, acidic); m/z 246 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 13.31(s, 1H), 9.46-9.38 (m, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.64 (dd, J=8.1, 2.3 Hz, 1H),8.36 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J=8.1, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.42(t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Preparation of Examples

Amide Formation

Method 1: Amide Coupling Using HATU

To a stirred suspension of the acid or the potassium salt (1 eq, X=H orK) and DIPEA (6 eq) in DMF (15 vol) the aniline (1 eq) and HATU (1.5 eq)were added. The reaction was stirred at RT for 18 hrs then concentratedin vacuo. MeOH and 2M NaOH (aq) were added. The mixture was stirred for30 min then concentrated in vacuo. The aqueous phase acidified to pH 6with 1M HCl (aq) and the product extracted into DCM. The organics werecombined, dried (phase separator) and concentrated in vacuo.

The crude product was purified by reverse or normal phase chromatographyor a combination of both.

N-(4-(5-Chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamideP1

4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)aniline INTD8 (0.117 g, 0.573 mmol) and HATU(0.327 g, 0.859 mmol) were added to a stirred suspension of potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate INTC37 (0.265 g,0.573 mmol) and DIPEA (0.60 mL, 3.44 mmol) in DMF (6 mL).

The reaction was stirred at RT 18 hrs then concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude material was dissolved in MeOH (20 mL) and 2M NaOH (aq) (20 mL)was added. The mixture was stirred for 30 min then concentrated invacuo. The aqueous phase acidified to pH 6 with 1M HCl (aq) (40 mL) andthe product extracted into DCM (3×20 mL). The organics were combined,dried (phase separator) and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g column, 0-100%EtOAc/iso-hexane) followed by chromatography on RP Flash C18 (5-75%MeCN/Water 0.1% formic acid) to affordN-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide (0.158 g, 0.318 mmol,56% yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.36 min; m/z 472 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 10.39 (s, 1H), 8.86 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.63-8.48 (m, 2H), 8.22 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.71 (m, 4H), 7.19(d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.80-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.01 (m,1H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.04 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.84 (m, 5H).

Method 2: AlMe₃ Mediated Amide Coupling from Ester

To an ice cooled solution of aniline (2 eq) in toluene (40 volumes) wasadded AlMe₃ (2.0 M in heptane, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 5 mins then at RT for 10 mins. To this solution wasadded ester (1 eq) in one portion and the resultant mixture heated andstirred at 80° C. for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled in an icebath and carefully quenched with MeOH (10 volumes). After stirring for20 mins the mixture was diluted in a mixture of DCM/MeOH (10 volumes),filtered through celite and the filtrate concentrated. The crude productwas purified by reverse or normal phase chromatography.

1-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopentanecarboxamideP2

To an ice cooled solution of 4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD18(0.099 g, 0.461 mmol) in toluene (4 mL) was added AlMe₃ (2.0 M intoluene) (0.307 mL, 0.615 mmol). The mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 5 mins then at RT for 20 mins. To this solution wasadded methyl1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)cyclopentanecarboxylateINTC29 (0.1 g, 0.307 mmol) in one portion and the resultant mixtureheated and stirred at 100° C. for 3 h under N₂. The reaction mixture wascarefully quenched with MeOH (2 mL). After stirring for 20 mins themixture was diluted in MeOH (50 mL), filtered through celite (5 g) andthe filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on RP Flash C18 (25-75% MeCN/Water 0.1% formic acid)to afford1-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopentanecarboxamide(0.053 g, 0.099 mmol, 32% yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.59 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 509 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.33 (5,1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.62-8.46 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H),8.11-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.83-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.17-6.96 (m, 1H), 4.56-4.37 (m,2H), 3.28-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.60(m, 4H), 1.46-1.34 (m, 3H), 1.12-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.80 (m, 2H).

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamideP3

4-(6-Methoxypyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD1 (101 mg, 0.501 mmol) was added toan ice cooled solution of AlMe₃ (2M in heptane) (0.33 mL, 0.668 mmol) intoluene (4 mL). The mixture was stirred at this temperature for 5 minsthen at RT for 10 mins. Methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC21(100 mg, 0.334 mmol) was added in one portion and the resultant mixtureheated at 100° C. for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled in an icebath and carefully quenched with MeOH (10 mL). After stirring for 20mins the mixture was diluted with a mixture of DCM/MeOH (10 mL, 1:1),filtered through celite and the solvent removed to give an orange oil.The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (24 gcolumn, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide(37 mg, 0.077 mmol, 23% yield) as a pale beige solid. Rt 2.03 min (HPLCacidic); m/z 469 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.27 (s,1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H),8.14-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (s,3H), 3.25-3.18 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.85-0.74 (m,2H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamideP4

To an ice cooled solution of 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)anilineINTD7 (0.119 g, 0.501 mmol) in toluene (4 mL) and THF (2 mL) was addedAlMe₃ (2.0 M in heptane) (0.334 mL, 0.668 mmol). The mixture was stirredat this temperature for 5 mins then at RT for 10 min. To this solutionwas added methyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methylpropanoate INTC21(0.1 g, 0.334 mmol) in one portion and the resultant mixture stirred andheated at 80° C. for 2 hrs in a sealed vessel. The reaction mixture wascooled in an ice bath and carefully quenched with MeOH. After stirringfor 20 min the mixture was diluted in a mixture of DCM/MeOH, filteredthrough celite and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by chromatography on RP Flash C18 (5-75% MeCN/Water 0.1%formic acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-pyridinyl)phenyl)propanamide (0.109 g, 0.205 mmol, 61% yield) as a white solid.Rt 2.17 (HPLC acidic); m/z 506 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.28 (s, 1H), 9.49 (s, 1H), 9.28-9.11 (m, 1H), 8.98-8.84 (m, 1H),8.68-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.50-8.37 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.71 (m, 4H), 7.28-7.12 (m,1H), 3.27-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.13-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.69 (m,2H).

2-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6-methylpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido) pyrimidin-2-yl)propanamide P5

To an ice cooled solution of 4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)-2-methylanilineINTD26 (0.549 mmol, 121 mg) in toluene (2 mL) was added AlMe₃ (0.55 mL,1.098 mmol, 2.0 M in heptane). The mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 5 min then at RT for 10 min. To this solution was addedmethyl 2-methyl-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanoate INTC19(100 mg, 0.366 mmol) in one portion and the resultant mixture stirredand heated at 90° C. for 2 hrs. The reactions were cooled to 0° C., 1MHCl (5 mL) was added and the residues were extracted with EtOAc (2×20mL). The combined organic extract was passed through a phase separatorand the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The crude productwas purified by chromatography on RP Flash C18 (0-100% MeCN/Water 0.1%formic acid) to afford2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6-methylpyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)propanamide(78.9 mg, 0.170 mmol, 47% yield) as an off-white solid. Rt 1.74 (HPLC,acidic); m/z 441 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.35 (s,1H), 9.07-8.99 (m, 2H), 8.62 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.23 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.62(s, 6H).

4-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide P115

To a solution of 5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine INTD33 (0.14 g,0.66 mmol) in toulene (3.0 mL, 28.2 mmol) at 0° C. was added AlMe₃ (0.66mL, 1.32 mmol, 2.0 M in heptane). The reaction mixture was stirred for 5mins at 0° C. then 10 mins at RT. Methyl4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylateINTC53 (0.15 g, 0.44 mmol) was added in one portion and the reactionmixture was heated to 95° C. for 1 h, then cooled to 0° C. The reactionmixture was quenched with 1 M HCl (5 mL) and diluted with EtOAc (10 mL).The phases were separated and the aqueous was extracted using furtherEtOAc (2×10 mL). The combined organics were dried over MgSO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (12 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford4-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide(0.022 g, 0.040 mmol, 9% yield) as a white solid. Rt 1.31 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 526 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.31 (s,1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=5.3Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.26 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.81-3.69 (m, 2H),3.67-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.17 (m,2H), 1.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.09-1.03 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.84 (m , 2H).

Method 2b: DABALMe₃ Mediated Amide Coupling from Ester

To a solution of ester (1 eq) and aniline (1.5 eq) in toluene (30volumes) was added DABAL-Me₃ (1.5 eq) and the resulting mixture washeated at 100° C. for 4 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. andquenched by careful addition of 1 M HCl (aq, 20 volumes). The aqueousphase was extracted with EtOAc (3×20 volumes). The combined organicswere washed with 1 M HCl (aq, 2×10 volumes), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by reverse ornormal phase chromatography.

Method 3: Amide Coupling from Potassium Salt Using T3P

Pyridine (10 eq) followed by T3P (50 wt % in DMF, 2 eq) was added to astirring solution of amine (1.1 eq) and potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate (1 eq) in DMF (16volumes). The resulting reaction was stirred at RT for 24 hrs. The crudereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo then diluted with NH₄Cl (sat.aq) and extracted with DCM. The combined organic extracts were dried(phase separator) and the solvent removed. The crude product waspurified by reverse or normal phase chromatography.

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamideP6

T3P (50 wt % in DMF) (1.120 mL, 1.546 mmol) was added to a stirredsuspension of 2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD23 (154 mg, 0.773mmol), potassium 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC37 (250 mg, 0.773 mmol) and pyridine (0.313 mL, 3.87 mmol) in DMF (1mL). The resulting reaction was stirred at RT for 18 hrs. Water (5 mL)was added and the newly formed precipitate filtered. The product wasrecovered by dissolving in DCM (10 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by preparative HPLC (20-50% MeCN/Water 0.1%formic acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide(32 mg, 0.069 mmol, 9% yield) as a colourless powder. Rt 1.15 min (UPLCacidic); m/z 457 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.26 (s,1H), 10.25 (s, 1H), 9.29 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (dd, J=2.5, 1.5 Hz,1H), 8.62 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.03 (m, 2H),8.03 -7.97 (m, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),3.31-3.28 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.07 (m,2H), 1.03-0.93 (m, 5H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)butanamideP7

T3P (50 wt % in DMF) (0.78 mL, 1.082 mmol) was added to a stirredsuspension of potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoate INTC37 (250 mg,0.541 mmol) and 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)aniline INTD7 (129mg, 0.541 mmol) in pyridine (0.13 mL, 1.623 mmol) and DMF (3 mL). Theresulting reaction was stirred at RT for 18 hrs. The crude reactionmixture was diluted with saturated NH₄Cl (aq) (10 mL) and extracted withDCM (3×10 mL). The combined organic extracts were dried (phaseseparator) and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (0-10% MeOH inDCM), followed by chromatography on RP Flash C18 (15-75% MeCN/Water 0.1%formic acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridinyl)phenyl)butanamide (19 mg; 0.036 mmol; 7% yield). Rt 1.44 (UPLC,acidic); m/z 506 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.25 (s,1H), 10.41 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.94-8.92 (m, 1H), 8.57 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.45-8.42 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 2H),7.21 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd, J=8.7, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H),2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.89 (m,5H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamideP8

T3P (50 wt % in DMF) (0.343 mL, 0.474 mmol) was added to a stirredsuspension of potassium2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)acetate INTC39 (100 mg,0.237 mmol), 4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)aniline INTD19 (56.7 mg,0.237 mmol) and pyridine (0.096 mL, 1.185 mmol) in DMF (1 mL). Theresulting reaction was stirred at RT for 18 hrs. Water (5 mL) was addedand the newly formed precipitate was filtered to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(0-10% MeOH in DCM) followed by preparative HPLC (5-95% MeCN/Water 0.1%formic acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide(10 mg, 0.021 mmol, 9% yield) as a yellow powder. Rt 1.31 min (UPLC,acidic); m/z 479 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) observed asmixture of tautomers δ 12.81 (s, 1H, minor), 11.24 (s, 1H, major), 10.95(s, 1H, minor), 10.58 (s, 1H, major), 10.09 (s, 1H, minor), 9.58 (s, 1H,major), 9.57 (s, 1H, minor), 9.09 (s, 1H, major), 9.06 (s, 1H, minor),8.57 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 8.24-8.13 (m, 2×2H, major and minor),7.85-7.79 (m, 2×2H, major and minor), 7.18 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H, major),6.95 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.89 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.06 (s,1H, minor), 3.89 (s, 2H, major), 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H, major), 2.73-2.65 (m,1H, minor), 1.13-0.90 (m, 2×4H, major and minor).

Method 4: Amide Coupling from Lithium Salt Using T3P

N-(5-(6-Ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamideINTC51

To a solution of lithium2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropane-sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanoateINTC50 (0.50 g, 1.17 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) at 0° C. was added5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine INTD33 (0.30 g, 1.40 mmol)followed by pyridine (0.57 mL, 7.01 mmol) and T3P (50 wt % in DMF) (1.69mL, 2.34 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hrs thenwarmed to RT for 20 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. andfurther T3P (50 wt % in DMF) (0.5 mL, 0.69 mmol) was added. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr, then RT for 3 hrs. The reactionmixture was diluted with sat. NH₄Cl (aq, 45 mL) and the resultantprecipitate was isolated by filtration, washing with water (2×20 mL).The resultant yellow precipitate was dissolved in DCM (30 mL) and MeOH(30 mL) and concentrated onto silica. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (24 g column, 0-60% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toaffordN-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamide (0.274 g, 0.433 mmol,37% yield) as a colourless oil. Rt 1.84 min (UPLC, acidic); m/z 622(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.69 (s, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 8.88-8.81 (m, 2H), 8.52 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H),8.10 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=5.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.23 (m, 2H),6.81-6.74 (m, 2H), 5.20-5.08 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.76-3.70(m, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.38-2.24 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.14-1.06 (m, 1H), 1.10-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.96-0.92 (m, 1H),0.89 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

Method 5: NH-Amide Formation Via Amide Deprotection and/orDecarboxylation

To a solution of the protected amide in DCM a mixture of TFA (88 eq) andtriflic acid (1-6 eq) was added and the mixture left stirring at RT for18-36 hrs and then concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purifiedby column chromatography on silica gel or by RP chromatography.

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-A-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamideP105

A solution of2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)butanamideINTC46 (0.18 g, 0.299 mmol) in a mixture of TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) andDCM (2 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 18 hrs. The reaction was heated at50° C. for 2 hrs. To the reaction was added triflic acid (0.027 mL,0.299 mmol) and the mixture stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. The reactionmixture was concentrated and then diluted in 1 N HCl (aq) (20 mL). Theaqueous phase was extracted with DCM (3×20 mL), dried (phase separator)and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The crude productwas purified by chromatography on RP Flash C18 (24 g column, 5-75%MeCN/Water 0.1% formic acid) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)butanamide(0.02 g, 0.041 mmol, 14% yield) as a white solid. Rt 2.23 min (HPLCacidic); 483 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-A-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamideP18

To a solution of tert-butyl2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-34(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)(4-methoxybenzyhamino)-3-oxopropanoateINTC47 (0.1 g, 0.148 mmol) in a mixture of TFA (1 mL, 12.98 mmol) andDCM (20 mL) was added triflic acid (0.039 mL, 0.445 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 18 hrs. Further triflic acid (0.039 mL, 0.445mmol) was added and the mixture stirred at 25° C. for a further 18 hrs.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g column, 0-10%MeOH/DCM,) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide(0.03 g, 0.063 mmol, 42% yield) as a pale yellow solid. Rt 1.98 min(HPLC, acidic); m/z 455 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺).

Method 6: Deprotection of Sulfonamide

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamideP112

TFA (0.28 mL, 3.70 mmol) was added into a stirring solution ofN-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluoro-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)butanamideINTC51 (115mg, 0.185 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) and the resulting reactionmixture was stirred at RT for 4 hrs. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo and the crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (12 g column, 0-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) toafford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide(77 mg, 0.15 mmol, 81% yield) as a white solid. Rt 2.28 min (HPLC,acidic); m/z 502 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.50 (s,1H), 10.60 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.76(d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.27(m, 1H), 2.44-2.29 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.20-0.92 (m, 7H).

The racemate P112 was separated by chiral preparative HPLC using aDiacel Chiralpak IC column (20% EtOH in [4:1 heptane:chloroform (0.2%TFA):]) to afford:

P112 Enantiomer 1 Stereochemistry of Product was not Assigned (P113)

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)fluorobutanamide; Rt 2.28 mins (HPLC acidic); m/z 502 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.60 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.11(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd,J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=5.1Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.54-2.43 (m, 1H),2.41-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.22-0.89 (m, 7H).

The product was analysed by Chiral IC3 method HPLC; Rt =10.47 mins, 100%ee at 254 nm.

P112 Enantiomer 2 Stereochemistry of Product was not Assigned (P114)

2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide;Rt 2.28 min (HPLC acidic); m/z 502 (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺); ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.60 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.42-2.27 (m, 1H),1.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.25-0.88 (m, 7H).

The product was analysed by Chiral IC3 method HPLC Rt =14.24 mins, 100%ee at 254 nm.

Method 7: Sulfonylation from Aromatic Chloride

2-Chloro-heteroaromatic intermediate (1 eq), sulfonamide (1.2 eq) andbase (2 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (40 volumes). The mixture wasdegassed (evacuated and backfilled with N₂×3) then catalyst (10 mol %)was added. The resulting mixture was heated under nitrogen at 90° C. for2 hrs. The mixture was cooled to RT, diluted with sat. NH₄Cl (aq, 80volumes) and DCM (80 volumes). The phases were separated and the aqueouswas extracted with further DCM (2×80 volumes). The combined organicswere dried (MgSO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by normal phase chromatography or trituration usinga suitable solvent.

Method 8: Amide Coupling Using 1-chloro-N,N,2-trimethylprop-1-en-1-amine

1-Chloro-N,N,2-trimethylprop-1-en-1-amine (2 eq) was added to a solutionof carboxylic acid (1 eq) in DCM (20 volumes). The reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuoand the residue redissolved in DCM (20 volumes) before addition ofpyridine (2 mL) followed by addition of the appropriate amine (1.1 eq).The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 hrs. An aqueous work up wasperformed and the crude product was purified by normal phasechromatography, reverse phase chromatography or trituration from anappropriate solvent.

Method 9: Suzuki ArBr

To a suspension of Ar1-Br (1 eq) in dioxane (10 volumes) was addedarylboronic acid or ester (1 eq) and a solution of K₂CO₃ (2 eq) in water(5 volumes). The resulting suspension was degassed (N₂, 5 mins).PdCl₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂ adduct or other appropriate catalyst (10 mol %) wasadded and the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hrs. Thereaction mixture was then cooled to RT. An aqueous work up was performedand the crude product was purified by normal phase chromatography,reverse phase chromatography or trituration from an appropriate solvent.

Method 10: T3P with Free Acid

Pyridine (10 eq) followed by T3P (50 wt % in DMF, 2 eq) was added to astirring solution of amine (1.1 eq) and carboxylic acid (1 eq) in DMF(16 volumes). The resulting reaction was stirred at RT for 24 hrs. Thecrude reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo then diluted with NH₄Cl(sat. aq) and extracted with DCM. The combined organic extracts weredried (phase separator) and the solvent removed. The crude product waspurified by reverse or normal phase chromatography.

TABLE 17 Preparation methods and characterisation data of examplesP9-P115, P117-P225 Synthesis Method, [LCMS Name/Structure Method], (Allexamples containing chiral m/z (M + H)⁺, ¹H NMR Chemical Shift Data Pcentres are racemates unless stated) (RT/Min) (DMSO-d6 unless stated) P92-(2- Method 2: 11.23 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H), 9.03-8.97(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.60(d, J = 5.3 Hz, yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- INTC21 and 1H),8.53-8.42 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.16 (m, yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamideIN1TD32 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 5.46-5.34

[HPLC acidic], 498, (2.28) (m, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H),1.40-1.37 (m, 6H), 1.04-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.74 (m, 2H). P10 2-(2-Method 2 11.27 (s, 1H), 9.47 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.59 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.18 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC27 and8.09-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.73 (m, 2H), 2-ethylbutanamide INTD18, 7.14 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 511, (1.57) 2H), 3.23-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.12 (q, J = 7.6 Hz,4H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.05- 0.96 (m, 2H), 0.80-0.66 (m, 8H).P11 2-(2- Method 2 12.77 (s, 1H, minor), 11.24 (s, 1H,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.98 (s, 1H,minor), 10.37 (s, yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6- INTC33 and 1H, major), 9.81 (s,1H, minor), 9.64 (s, (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTD25, 1H, major),9.63 (s, 1H, minor), 9.14 (s, yl)phenyl)acetamide [HPLC 1H, major), 9.12(s, 1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J =

Acidic], 497, (2.09) 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 8.34 (t, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H,minor), 8.24 (t, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H, major), 8.17-8.04 (m, 2 × 2H, major andminor), 7.18 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 6.96 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H,minor), 5.85 (dd, J = 7.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.34 (s, 1H, minor), 4.00(s, 2H, major), 3.30-3.23 (m, 1H, major), 2.71-2.61 (m, 1H, minor),1.15-0.88 (m, 2 × 4H, major and minor). P12 2-(2- Method 2 12.79 (s, 1H,minor), 11.23 (s, 1H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- usingmajor), 10.95 (s, 1H, minor), 10.29 (s,yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin- INTC33 and 1H, major), 9.74 (s,1H, minor), 8.81 (s, 2-yl)phenyl)acetamide INTD35, 1H, major), 8.80 (s,1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J =

[HPLC Acidic], 487, (2.17) 5.0 Hz, 1H, major), 8.23 (t, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H,minor), 8.19 (s, 1H, major), 8.17 (s, 1H, minor), 8.13 (t, J = 8.3 Hz,1H, major), 8.06-7.93 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.17 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H, major), 6.94 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.84 (dd, J = 7.6, 1.7 Hz,1H, minor), 5.47-5.38 (m, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 5.31 (s, 1H, minor),3.98 (s, 2H, major), 3.26 (s, 1H, major), 2.69-2.62 (m, 1H, minor), 1.39(dd, J = 6.2, 1.9 Hz, 2 × 6H, major and minor), 1.13-0.90 (m, 2 × 4H,major and minor). P13 2-(2- Method 3 12.82 (s, 1H, minor), 11.25 (s, 1H,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.92 (s, 1H,minor), 10.47 (s, yl)-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3- INTC39 and 1H,major), 9.98 (s, 1H, minor), 9.23- yl)phenyl)acetamide INTD7, 9.19 (m, 2× 1H, major and minor), 8.95-

[UPLC Acidic], 478, (1.27) 8.90 (m, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 8.56 (d, J= 5.0 Hz, 1H, major), 8.46- 8.41 (m, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 7.89-7.81 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.80-7.74 (m, 2 × 2H, major andminor), 7.17 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H, major), 6.93 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H,minor), 5.88 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.04 (s, 1H, minor), 3.87 (s,2H, major), 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H, major), 2.70-2.65 (m, 1H, minor), 1.13-0.90 (m, 2 × 4H, major and minor). P14 2-(2- Method 2 12.83 (s, 1H,minor), 11.26 (s, 1H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- usingmajor), 10.89 (s, 1H, minor), 10.43 (s, yl)-N-(4-(5-(2,2,2- INTC33 and1H, major), 9.96 (s, 1H, minor), 8.59 (t, J = trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-INTD15, 2.2 Hz, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 8.57 yl)phenyl)acetamide [HPLC(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 8.35 (dd, J =

Acidic], 508, (1.87) 4.6, 2.8 Hz, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 7.83-7.68(m, 2 × 5H, major and minor), 7.17 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 6.92 (d,J = 7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.88 (dd, J = 7.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.05 (s,1H, minor), 5.01-4.94 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 3.87 (s, 2H, major),3.30-3.23 (m, 1H, major), 2.71-2.62 (m, 1H, minor), 1.13-0.89 (m, 2 ×4H, major and minor. P15 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5- Method 111.36 (s, 1H), 10.51 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H),fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3- using 8.74-8.61 (m, 1H),8.60-8.42 (m, 1H), yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC40 and 8.11-7.99 (m, 1H),7.78-7.59 (m, 4H),

a commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 428, (0.68) 7.55-7.38 (m, 1H),4.03-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.11 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.99-0.88 (m,2H). P16 2-(2- Method 2 12.82 (s, 1H, minor), 11.22 (s, 2 × 1H,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major and minor), 10.42 (s,2 × 1H, major yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC33 and andminor), 9.92 (s, 1H, minor), 8.89 (d,

a commercial aniline, [HPLC basic], 410, (1.20) J = 2.2 Hz, 3H),8.60-8.50 (m, 4H), 8.11-8.01 (m, 3H), 7.80-7.67 (m, 11H), 7.46 (ddd, J =7.3, 4.8, 1.7 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 6.92 (d, J = 7.5Hz, 1H, minor), 5.87 (dd, J = 7.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.03 (s, 1H,minor), 3.86 (s, 2H, major), 3.29-3.22 (m, 1H, major), 3.18 (s, 3H),2.73-2.61 (m, 1H, minor), 1.13-1.06 (m, 2H, major), 1.05-0.98 (m, 2H,minor), 0.98- 0.88 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor). P17N-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2- Method 2, 12.84 (s, 1H, minor), 11.19 (s,2H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.37 (s, 1H,major), 9.89 (s, 1H, yl)acetamide INTC33 and minor), 8.59-8.53 (m, 1H,major), 7.71-

a commercial aniline, [HPLC basic], 409, (1.84) 7.40 (m, 2 × 8H, majorand minor) 7.38- 7.28 (m, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 7.19- 7.13 (m, 1H,major), 6.94-6.87 (m, 1H, minor), 5.90-5.82 (m, 1H, minor), 5.04 (s, 1H,minor), 3.86 (s, 2H, major), 3.30- 3.14 (m, 1H, major), 2.69-2.61 (m,1H, minor), 1.14-0.88 (m, 2 × 4H, major and minor). P18 2-(2- Method 312.83 (s, 1H, minor), 11.23 (s, 1H,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.91 (s, 1H,minor), 10.49 (s, yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC39 and 1H, major),10.01 (s, 1H, minor), 8.77 (s, yl)phenyl)acetamide INTD18, or 1H,major), 8.76 (s, 1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J =

Method 5 using INTC47, [UPLC Acidic], 455, (1.26) 5.2 Hz, 1H, major),8.19 (s, 1H, major), 8.17 (s, 1H, minor), 8.13-8.06 (m, 2 × 2H, majorand minor), 7.79-7.73 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.17 (d, J = 5.0 Hz,1H, major), 6.93 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.88 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H,minor), 5.05 (s, 1H, minor), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2 × 2H, major andminor), 3.87 (s, 2H, major), 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H, major), 2.71- 2.65 (m,1H, minor), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 2 × 3H, major and minor), 1.13-0.90 (m,2 × 4H, major and minor). P19 2-(2- Method 2, 12.83 (s, 1H, minor),11.24 (s, 1H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.91(s, 1H, minor), 10.50 (s, yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- INTC33 and 1H,major), 10.02 (s, 1H, minor), 8.79 (s, yl)phenyl)acetamide INTD1, 1H,major), 8.78 (s, 1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J =

[HPLC Acidic], 441, (1.83) 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 8.22 (s, 1H, major), 8.20(s, 1H, minor), 8.16-8.09 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.79-7.73 (m, 2× 2H, major and minor), 7.18 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 6.93 (d, J =7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.88 (dd, J = 7.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.06 (s, 1H,minor), 4.02 (s, 2 × 3H, major and minor), 3.88 (s, 2H, major),3.30-3.21 (m, 1H, major), 2.70- 2.62 (m, 1H, minor), 1.14-0.88 (m, 2 ×4H, major and minor). P20 2-(2- Method 2, 12.84 (s, 1H, minor), 11.24(s, 1H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using major), 10.92 (s,1H, minor), 10.51 (s, yl)-N-(4-(6-(2,2,2- INTC33 and 1H, major), 10.04(s, 1H, minor), 8.94 (s, trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2- INTD29, 1H, major),8.92 (s, 1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J = yl)phenyl)acetamide [HPLC 5.1 Hz, 1H,major), 8.38 (s, 1H, major),

Acidic], 509, (2.12) 8.36 (s, 1H, minor), 8.20-8.14 (m, 2 × 2H, majorand minor), 7.79-7.75 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.18 (d, J = 5.1 Hz,1H, major), 6.93 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.89 (dd, J = 7.7, 1.6 Hz,1H, minor), 5.24-5.15 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 5.06 (s, 1H, minor),3.88 (s, 2H, major), 3.29-3.22 (m, 1H, major), 2.70-2.63 (m, 1H, minor),1.12-0.91 (m, 2 × 4H, major and minor). P21 2-(2- Method 2, 12.84 (s,1H, minor), 11.24 (s, 1H, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- usingmajor), 10.91 (s, 1H, minor), 10.49 (s, yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-INTC33 and 1H, major), 10.02 (s, 1H, minor), 8.74 (s,yl)phenyl)acetamide INTD20, 1H, major), 8.73 (s, 1H, minor), 8.57 (d, J=

[HPLC Acidic], 469, (2.12) 5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 8.13 (s, 1H, major), 2H,major and minor), 7.78-7.72 (m, 2 × 2H, major and minor), 7.18 (d, J =5.1 Hz, 1H, major), 6.93 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.88 (dd, J = 7.6,1.6 Hz, 1H, minor), 5.46-5.36 (m, 2 × 1H, major and minor), 5.06 (s, 1H,minor), 3.88 (s, 2H, major), 3.29-3.21 (m, 1H, major), 2.70-2.61 (m, 1H,minor), 1.42-1.35 (m, 2 × 6H, major and minor), 1.13- 0.90 (m, 2 × 4H,major and minor). P22 2-(2- Method 2, 11.15 (s, 1H), 10.19 (s, 1H), 9.05(d, J = (cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s,1H), 8.60-8.51 (m, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC24 and2H), 8.29 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD33,1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.55-4.43

[HPLC Acidic], 498, (2.24) (m, 3H), 2.32-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.92 (m,2H), 1.80-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.57-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H) P23 2-(2- Method 2, 11.15 (s, 1H), 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s,1H), (cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin- INTC24 and8.02-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.73 (m, 1H), 2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD35, 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 5.46-5.38 (m,

[HPLC Acidic], 529, (2.48) 1H) 4.64-4.55 (m, 1H), 2.44-2.33 (m, 2H),2.23-2.12 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.38 (d, J = 6.3 Hz,6H); P24 2-(2- Method 2, 11.18 (s, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.20 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC24 and 7.98 (d, J =2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J = methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD27,8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H),

[HPLC Acidic], 511, (2.31) 7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.66-4.56 (m, 1H),4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.45-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.12 (m, 5H),1.94-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). P25 2-(2-Method 2, 11.11 (s, 1H), 9.50 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H),(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.59 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.21 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- INTC24 and 8.15-8.09 (m,2H), 7.90-7.81 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD1, 7.21 (d, J= 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (p, J = 8.4 Hz,

[HPLC Acidic], 483, (2.18) 1H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 2.37-2.22 (m, 2H),2.07-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.54 (m, 6H), 0.89-0.82 (m, 2H), P26 2-(2-Method 2, 11.14 (s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H),(cyclobutanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.58 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.18 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC24 and8.13-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.77 (m, 2H), 2-methylpropanamide INTD18, 7.19(d, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (q, J = 8.3 Hz,

[HPLC Basic], 497, (2.33) 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.36- 2.24 (m,2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.81- 1.69 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.58 (s,6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). P27 2-(2- Method 2, 11.28 (s, 1H), 10.08(s, 1H), 8.99-8.97 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H),8.93 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-INTC21 and 1H), 8.45-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-INTD31, 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, methylpropanamide[UPLC 2H), 3.33-3.27 (m, 1H), 1.62 (s,

Acidic], 502, (1.27) 6H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.07 (m, 2H),1.06-0.98 (m, 2H). P28 2-(2- Method 2, 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.06 (s, 1H),8.72-8.68 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.60 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, yl)-N-(5′-ethoxy-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-INTC21 and J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), methylpropanamideINTD16, 8.24-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.65 (m, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 483, (1.09) 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (q, J = 7.0Hz, 2H), 3.23-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.38 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.07-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.73 (m, 2H). P29N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2- Method 2, 11.25(s, 1H), 10.06 (s, 1H),8.94 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.3 Hz, 1H),8.70-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.61- yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC21 and 8.56 (m,2H), 8.22-8.08 (m, 3H), 7.54-

a commercial aniline, [HPLC acidic], 439, (1.29) 7.46 (m, 1H), 7.18 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.07- 0.96 (m, 2H),0.83-0.71 (m, 2H). P30 2-(2- Method 2 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.29 (s, 1H), 9.66(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.21-9.02 (m, 2H),8.69-8.49 (m, 2H), yl)-2-methyl-N-(5-(6- INTC21 and 8.36-8.19 (m, 1H),7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTD2,1H), 3.23-3.11 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), yl)propanamide [UPLC 1.07-0.91 (m,2H), 0.83-0.71 (m, 2H).

Acidic], 508, (1.41) P31 2-(2- Method 2, 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H),9.09-8.98 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-INTC21 and 1H), 8.52-8.46 (m, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), yl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD33, 8.23-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 484, (1.37) 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.11 (m,1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.06-0.95 (m, 2H),0.83-0.70 (m, 2H). P32 2-(2- Method 2, 11.30 (s, 1H), 10.20 (s, 1H),9.05 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.92 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin-2-INTC21 and 1H), 8.55-8.49 (m, 1H), 8.31 (s,yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD30, 1H), 8.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 7.18 (d, J =

[UPLC acidic], 496, (1.39) 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48-4.35 (m, 1H), 3.23- 3.10(m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.06-0.94 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.68 (m, 6H). P33N-(2-chloro-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- Method 2, 11.30 (s, 1H), 9.24 (s, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H), yl)phenyl)-2-(2- using 8.63 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.27-8.20(m, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC21 and 2H), 8.10 (dd, J =8.5, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD49, (d, J = 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.25 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 517, (1.53) 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.20 (m,1H), 1.63 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.17-1.07 (m, 2H),1.03-0.95 (m, 2H). P34 N-(2-cyano-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- Method 2, 11.28(s, 1H), 9.85 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), yl)phenyl)-2-(2- using 8.62 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-INTC21 and 1H), 8.43 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD51, 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d,

[UPLC Acidic], 508, (1.45) J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),3.28-3.19 (m, 1H), 1.63 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.17-1.08 (m,2H), 1.04- 0.96 (m, 2H). P35 2-(2- Method 2, 11.52 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s,1H), 8.57 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz,1H), 8.53-8.46 (m, 1H), 8.25 (d,yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- INTC21 and J = 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.53 (m, 4H), 7.12 yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD12, (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.78 (m, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 514, (1.25) 3.26-3.16 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.32 (d, J =6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.12-1.03 (m, 2H), 1.00- 0.89 (m, 2H). P36 2-(2- Method 2,11.41(s, 1H), 9.41 (s, 1H), 8.97-8.90(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.62-8.55 (m, 2H),8.15-8.09 yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC21 and (m, 1H),7.72-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.52-7.46 methylpropanamide INTD50, (m, 1H), 7.16 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.27-

[HPLC Acidic], 456, (1.37) 3.19 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.15-1.05 (m,2H), 1.02-0.90 (m, 2H). P37 2-(2- Method 2, 11.30 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H),9.47 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.15 (s, 1H),8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6- INTC21 and 8.13-8.02 (m,2H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 1H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- INTD25,7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.28-3.21 (m, methylpropanamide [UPLC 1H),1.62 (s, 6H), 1.16-1.05 (m, 2H),

Acidic], 525, (1.47) 1.03-0.92 (m, 2H). P38 2-(2- Method 2, 11.32 (s,1H), 9.41 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 8.70-8.51 (m, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.06-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC21 and 7.90 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.63(m, 1H), 7.28- fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD24; 7.13 (m, 1H),4.56-4.42 (m, 2H), 3.28-

[UPLC acidic], 501, (1.46) 3.19 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.47-1.32 (m,3H), 1.18-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.91 (m, 2H). P39 2-(2- Method 2, 11.33 (s,1H), 9.41 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin- INTC21 and 8.04-7.90 (m, 2H),7.79-7.63 (m, 1H), 2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD35, 7.19 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 5.51-5.33 (m,

[UPLC acidic], 515, (1.54) 1H), 3.29-3.17 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.39(d, J = 6.1 Hz, 6H), 1.15-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.92 (m, 2H). P40 2-(2-Method 2, 11.29 (s, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluoro- INTC21 and 7.48(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J = 11.2 Hz,5-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD39, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 4.39 (q,

[UPLC Acidic], 515, (1.46) J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s,3H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.37 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.14-1.08 (m, 2H),1.03-0.96 (m, 2H). P41 2-(2- Method 2, 11.29 (s, 1H), 9.47 (s, 1H), 8.90(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.62 (d, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,6- INTC21 and7.92 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,difluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD41, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,2H), 3.31-

[UPLC Acidic], 519, (1.42) 3.22 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.10- 0.99 (m, 2H). P42 2-(2- Method 2,11.30 (s, 1H), 9.40 (s, 1H), 9.30 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.74-8.69 (m,1H), 8.67- yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC21 and 8.56 (m,2H), 8.07-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.73 (t, 2-methylpropanamide INTD23, J = 8.1 Hz,1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC Acidic], 457, (1.14) 3.28-3.19 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.16- 1.03(m, 2H), 1.02-0.92 (m, 2H). P43 2-(2- Method 2, 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.60 (s,1H), 9.12-9.05 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 2H), 8.62(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.09- yl)-2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6- INTC21 and7.99 (m, 2H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-INTD34; 7.23 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.21 (m, yl)phenyl)propanamide[UPLC 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.17-

Acidic], 521, (1.45) 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.04-0.96 (m, 2H). P44 2-(2- Method2, 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J =11.0 Hz, 2H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,3- INTC21 and 7.26-7.19(m, 2H), 7.15 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, dimethylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD38, 1H), 4.37 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.23

[UPLC Acidic], 512, (1.39) (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 1.63 (s,6H), 1.36 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.16- 1.09 (m, 2H), 1.08-0.99 (m, 2H).P45 2-(2- Method 2, 11.29 (s, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H), 8.65-8.55(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 2H), 8.25 (d, J = 2.9Hz, 1H), 7.82 yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-5-fluoro- INTC21 and (dd,J = 8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J = 2-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD36; 12.9, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 1H),

[UPLC Acidic], 515, (1.50) 4.50-4.41 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.16(s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.42-1.35 (m, 3H), 1.14-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.97(m, 2H). P46 2-(2- Method 2, 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2,5- INTC21 and 7.34 (s,1H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 2H), 4.38 dimethylphenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD40,(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.22 (m, 1H),

[UPLC Acidic], 511, (1.44) 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.10 (s, 3H), 1.62 (s, 6H),1.36 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.16-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.98 (m, 2H). P472-(2- Method 2, 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC21 and 8.16 (dd, J= 8.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.07 (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-2- INTD47, (m,1H), 7.78 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, methylpropanamide [UPLC J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),

Acidic], 567, (1.59) 3.27-3.21 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.03- 0.96 (m, 2H). P48 2-(2- Method 2,11.36 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.66-8.58(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 2H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.00(d, J = 13.1 Hz, yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-5-fluoro- INTC21 and1H), 7.59 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, 2-methoxyphenyl)-2- INTD37, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.51-4.42 (m, 2H), 3.89 methylpropanamide [UPLC (s, 3H),3.23-3.14 (m, 1H), 1.63 (s, 6H),

Acidic], 531, (1.59) 1.43-1.36 (m, 3H), 1.13-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.94 (m,2H). P49 2-(2- Method 2, 11.34 (s, 1H), 8.86-8.81 (m, 2H), 8.63(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.21-8.17 (m, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC21 and 8.05(d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD48; 2H), 7.26 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q,

[UPLC Acidic], 513, (1.48) 2H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.17 (m, 1H), 1.63(s, 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.13-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.99-0.91 (m, 2H).P50 2-(2- Method 2, 11.25 (s, 1H), 9.46 (s, 1H), 9.17-9.09(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 3H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 7.81- yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrimidin-5- INTC21 and 7.73 (m, 4H),3.24-3.14 (m, 1H), 1.59 yl)phenyl)propanamide a commercial (s, 6H),1.07-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.85-0.77

aniline, [UPLC Acidic], 439, (1.04) (m, 2H). 1 exchangeable proton notobserved. P51 N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2- Method 2, 11.30(s, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H), 8.86 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.63-8.55 (m,2H), 8.23 (t, yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC21 and J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.76(s, 4H), 7.18 (d, J =

INTD8; [UPLC acidic], 472, (1.36) 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.25-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.59(s, 6H), 1.09-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.85-0.75 (m, 2H). P52N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2- Method 2, 11.34(s, 1H), 9.52 (s,1H), 9.19 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.3 Hz,1H), 8.96 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC21 and 8.64(t, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

INTD5, [HPLC acidic], 463, (2.46) 1H), 7.83-7.73 (m, 4H), 7.17 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.26-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.98 (m, 2H),0.86-0.74 (m, 2H). P53 2-(2- Method 2, 11.30 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H),8.88-8.76 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.60 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-INTC21 and J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.76 methylpropanamideINTD6, (s, 4H), 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.25-

[UPLC acidic], 456, (1.25) 3.15 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.99 (m,2H), 0.87-0.74 (m, 2H). P54 2-(2- Method 2, 11.29 (s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H),8.67 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.2 Hz, 1H),8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(5-methylpyridin-3- INTC21and 8.39-8.35 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD10,7.77-7.62 (m, 4H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 452, (1.26) 1H), 3.28-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 1.60(s, 6H), 1.09-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.86- 0.74 (m, 2H). P55 2-(2- Method 2,11.29 (s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-3- INTC21 and 8.44 (d,J = 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.89 (m, yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD3,1H), 7.81-7.71 (m, 4H), 7.34 (t, J = 73.5 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 504, (1.32) 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.25- 3.13 (m,1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.74 (m, 2H). P56 2-(2-Method 2, 11.34 (s, 1H), 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J =1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)- INTC21 and 8.25(d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.67 (m, 2-methylpropanamide INTD45, 4H),7.63-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 468, (1.89) 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.14 (m, 1H), 1.60(s, 6H), 1.09-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.75 (m, 2H). P57 2-(2- Method 2, 11.29(s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d, J =1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(5-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC21 and 8.23(d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.64 (m, methylpropanamide INTD4, 4H),7.60-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 482, (1.06) 1H), 4.20 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.26- 3.13 (m,1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.38 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.10-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.880.75 (m, 2H). P58 2-(2- Method 2, 11.34 (s, 1H), 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d,J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J= 1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- INTC21 and 8.21 (d, J =2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.65 (m, yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD11, 4H),7.59-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 496, (1.16) 1H), 4.92-4.76 (m, 1H), 3.27-3.13 (m, 1H),1.60 (s, 6H), 1.32 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.08-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.73 (m,2H). P59 2-(2- Method 2, 9.44 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.85 (m, 1H), 8.60 (d,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J= 4.7, 1.6 Hz, yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyridin-3- INTC21 and 1H), 8.15 (s,1H), 8.07-8.03 (m, 1H), yl)phenyl)propanamide a commercial 7.80-7.61 (m,4H), 7.49-7.41 (m, 1H),

aniline, [HPLC acidic], 438, (1.28) 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.26-3.15(m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.73 (m, 2H). P60 2-(2-Method 2, 11.25 (s, 1H), 9.42 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.91 (m,2H), 7.77- yl)-2-methyl-N-(3′-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1′- INTC21 and 7.63(m, 6H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), biphenyl]-4-yl)propanamide acommercial 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.06-

aniline; [UPLC Acidic], 505, (1.65) 0.98 (m, 2H), 0.82-0.75 (m, 2H). P61N-(3′-chloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2- Method 2, 11.26 (s, 1H), 9.41(s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.67- yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC21 and7.60 (m, 3H), 7.46 (td, J = 7.8, 1.6 Hz,

a commercial aniline, [UPLC Acidic], 471, (1.63) 1H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 6H),1.06-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.75 (m, 2H). P62N-(3′-cyano-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-(2- Method 2, 11.27 (s, 1H), 9.42(s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.3Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 1.7 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC21 and8.03-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.69 (m, 5H),

a commercial aniline, [UPLC Acidic], 463, (1.42) 7.63 (t, J = 7.8 Hz,1H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 6H),1.06-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.75 (m, 2H). P63 2-(2- Method 2, 11.26 (s, 1H),9.38 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.63-yl)-N-(3′-ethoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2- INTC21 and 7.57(m, 2H),7.37-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.22- methylpropanamide INTD42, 7.12 (m, 3H), 6.88(dd, J = 8.2, 2.5 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 481, (1.58) 1H), 4.09 (q, J = 6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.25-3.16 (m,1H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.35 (t, J = 6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.07-1.00 (m, 2H),0.84-0.76 (m, 2H). P64 2-(2- Method 2, 11.27 (s, 1H), 9.59 (d, J = 5.0Hz, 2H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.61(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6- INTC21 and 8.22-8.13 (m, 2H),7.90-7.78 (m, 2H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTD19, 7.20 (d, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 3.25-3.15 (m, yl)phenyl)propanamide [HPLC 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H),1.06-0.98 (m, 2H),

acidic], 507, (2.25) 0.85-0.75 (m, 2H). P65 2-(2- Method 2, 11.27 (s,1H), 9.50 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC21 and 8.18 (d, J = 0.5 Hz,1H), 8.12-8.02 (m, 2-methylpropanamide INTD18, 2H), 7.83-7.73 (m, 2H),7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 483, (2.19) 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.26- 3.15 (m,1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.08-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.75 (m, 2H). P66 2-(2- Method 2, 11.32 (s, 1H), 9.53 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropoxypyrazin-2- INTC21 and8.14-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.83-7.74 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD21, 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.33 (m,

[UPLC acidic], 495, (1.44) 1H), 3.27-3.12 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H),1.09-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.69 (m, 6H). P67 2-(2- Method 2, 11.34 (s, 1H),9.52 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using8.60 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2-INTC21 and 8.08-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.75 (m, 2H),yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD20, 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),5.47-5.35 (m,

[UPLC acidic], 497, (1.53) 1H), 3.25-3.12 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.38(d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H), 1.08-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.74 (m, 2H). P682-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5- Method 2, 11.36 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.19(s, 1H), 8.12-8.05 (m, ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC22 and 2H),7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, methylpropanamide INTD18, 2H),3.27-3.16 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s,

[UPLC Acidic], 501, (1.48) 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.14-1.07 (m,2H), 1.02-0.97 (m, 2H). P69 N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- Method2, 11.12-11.08 (m, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H), 8.77methyl-2-(2-((1-methylcyclopropane)-1- using (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC26 and 1H), 8.10-8.04 (m,2H), 7.79-7.74 (m, yl)propanamide INTD18, 2H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),4.47 (q, J =

[UPLC Acidic], 497, (1.49) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.50-1.46 (m, 2H),1.43-1.36 (m, 6H), 0.84-0.80 (m, 2H). P702-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5- Method 2, 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.69 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.18(s, 1H), 8.10-8.05 (m, ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC23 and 2H),7.79-7.74 (m, 2H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, methylpropanamide INTD18; 2H),3.30-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.09 (s,

[UPLC Basic], 497, (1.27) 3H), 1.56 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.14-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.06-1.01 (m, 2H). P71 2-(2- Method 2, 11.26 (s, 1H),9.50 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J = 2.5, 1.5 Hz, yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrazin-2-INTC21 and 1H), 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J =yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD43, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.15-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.85-

[HPLC acidic], 439, (1.72) 7.74 (m, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),3.26-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.06- 0.99 (m, 2H), 0.85-0.75 (m, 2H).P72 N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- Method 2 11.23 (s, 1H), 9.35 (s, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H), fluorophenyl)-2-(2- using 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.25(s, 1H), (ethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2- INTC20 and 8.03-7.93 (m,2H), 7.70 (t, J = 8.1 Hz, methylpropanamide INTD24, 1H), 7.21 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J =

[UPLC Acidic], 489, (1.41) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (q, J = 7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.60(s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.19 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P732-(2-(ethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)- Method 2, 11.21 (s, 1H), 9.57(d, J = 9.3 Hz, 2H), 2-methyl-N-(4-(6- using 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTC20 and 8.22-8.13 (m, 2H),7.91-7.79 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD19, 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 3.49 (q, J = 7.3 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 495, (1.44) 2H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.09 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).P74 N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- Method 2, 11.21 (s, 1H), 9.47(s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), (2-(ethylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2- using8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), methylpropanamide INTC20 and8.11-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.73 (m, 2H),

INTD18, [UPLC Acidic], 471, (1.4) 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J =7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.50 (q, J = 7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H), 1.10 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P75 N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-Method 2, 11.37 (s, 1H), 10.13-10.05 (m, 1H),fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-(2- using 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = 2.6Hz, 1H), (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC19 and 8.62 (dd, J = 5.3,2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (dq, yl)propanamide INTD31, J = 10.9, 1.8 Hz, 1H),8.35-8.30 (m, 1H),

[HPLC Acidic], 476, (1.88) 7.17 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.55-4.46 (m, 2H),3.32 (s, 3H), 1.61 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, 6H), 1.45-1.37 (m, 3H) P76N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- Method 2, 11.34 (s, 1H), 10.14(s, 1H), 9.08-8.99 2-methyl-2-(2- using (m, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC19 and 1H), 8.49 (dd, J= 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.25 yl)propanamide INTD33, (s, 1H), 8.23-8.18 (m,1H), 7.17 (d, J =

[HPLC Acidic], 458, (2.03) 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32(s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H) P77N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- Method 2, 11.39 (s, 1H), 9.35 (s,1H), 8.61 (d, J = yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2- using 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d,J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC19 and 8.25 (d, J =2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.68 (m, yl)propanamide INTD12, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J =2.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62-

[HPLC Acidic], 488, (1.79) 7.55 (m, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),4.91-4.82 (m, 1H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.32 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H).P78 N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- Method 2, 11.39 (s, 1H), 9.42(s, 1H), 8.84-8.81 yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-2-(2- using (m, 1H), 8.61 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC19 and 1H),8.01-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.67 (t, J = 8.1 Hz, yl)propanamide INTD35, 1H), 7.18(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 5.45-

[HPLC Acidic], 489, (2.26) 5.39 (m, 1H), 3.36 (s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 6H),1.39 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H) P79 2-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-(6- Method 2 11.37(s, 1H), 9.60 (s, 1H), 9.11 (d, J =(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- using 4.4 Hz, 2H), 8.63 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), (2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC19 and 8.07 (d, J =2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J = yl)propanamide INTD34; 8.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51(d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H),

[HPLC Acidic], 495, (2.16) 7.23 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 2.22(s, 3H), 1.63 (s, 6H). P80 2-methyl-2-(2- Method 2, 11.35 (s, 1H), 9.58(s, 2H), 9.08 (s, 1H), (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N- using 8.61(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.24-8.12 (m, (4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-INTC19 and 2H), 7.93-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD19, 1H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 6H).

[HPLC Acidic], 481 (2.18) P81 N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-Method 2, 11.39 (s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), methyl-2-(2- using8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-INTC19 and 8.11-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.70 (m, 2H), yl)propanamide INTD18,7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J =

[HPLC Acidic], 457, (2.11) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.40(t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). P82 2-(2-((1,1- Method 2, 10.85 (s, 1H), 9.52 (s,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), dimethylethyl)sulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using8.61-8.56 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.11-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC25 and 8.05 (m, 2H),7.81-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.17 2-methylpropanamide INTD18, (s, 1H), 4.48 (q, J= 7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.58 (s,

[UPLC Acidic], 499, (1.56) 6H), 1.43-1.36 (m, 12H). P83 1-(2- Method 2,11.45 (s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.44 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.19 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC28 and 8.13-8.07 (m, 2H),7.87-7.80 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide INTD18, 6.92 (s,1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),

[UPLC acidic], 481, (1.39) 3.11 (s, 1H), 1.66-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.53- 1.46(m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.07-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.85 (m, 2H).P84 2-(2- Method 3 11.24 (s, 1H), 11.04 (s, 1H), 9.27 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (dd, J =2.2, 1.0 Hz, yl)-N-(5′-(trifluoromethyl)-[3,3′- INTC37 and 1H), 8.86(dd, J = 2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.59- bipyridin]-6-yl)butanamide INTD44, 8.54(m, 2H), 8.33 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.6 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 507, (1.36) 1H), 8.21 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (dd, J = 8.6, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 1H),2.11-2.04 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.88 (m,5H). P85 2-(2- Method 3 11.23 (s, 1H), 11.00 (s, 1H), 8.79 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J =1.8 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(5′-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-[3,3′- INTC37 and 8.56(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (d, J = bipyridin]-6-yl)butanamide INTD17, 2.8Hz, 1H), 8.24 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC Acidic], 537, (1.3) 8.19 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (m, 1H),7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (q, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (dd, J = 7.5Hz, 1H), 2.12-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.08 (m, 2H),0.98-0.90 (m, 5H), 1H obscured by H₂O. P86N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.96 (s, 1H),8.94 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.73 (dd, J = 1.7 Hz, 1H), yl)butanamide INTC37 and 8.59 (dd, J = 4.7,1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J =

a commercial aniline; [UPLC Acidic], 439, (0.81) 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J= 1.7 Hz, 2H), 8.14 (ddd, J = 8.0, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J = 7.9, 4.8Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.04-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.28 (m, 1H),2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.17-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.99-0.86 (m,5H). P87 2-(2- Method 3 11.24 (s, 1H), 11.16 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.16 (dd, J = 2.5, 0.8 Hz,2H), 8.61-8.53 yl)-N-(5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTC37 and (m,2H), 8.31-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.22 (d, J = yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD2,5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.06-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.32-

[UPLC Acidic], 508, (1.41) 3.26 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.01- 1.88(m, 1H), 1.17-1.03 (m, 2H), 1.03- 0.85 (m, 5H). P88 2-(2- Method 3 11.24(s, 1H), 11.04 (s, 1H), 9.11-9.02 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using (m, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC37 and 1H), 8.53-8.46 (m,1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), yl)butanamide INTD33, 8.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21(d, J = 5.2 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 484, (1.38) 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.06- 3.96 (m,1H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.15- 2.01 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t,J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.17-1.03 (m, 2H), 1.03- 0.87 (m, 5H). P89 2-(2- Method3 11.23 (s, 1H), 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.05 (dd, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s,1H), 8.56 (d, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- INTC37 and 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.48 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD32, 1H),8.25-8.17 (m, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 498, (1.48) 1H), 5.41 (hept, J = 6.1 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (dd, J= 8.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.89 (m,1H), 1.38 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H), 1.15-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.88 (m, 5H). P90N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.21 (s, 1H),8.91 (d, J = fluorophenyl)-2-(2- using 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J = 2.3 Hz,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC37 and 8.56 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 8.31 (dd, J = yl)butanamide INTD13, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J =8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.81

[UPLC Acidic], 490, (1.37) (dd, J = 12.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J =8.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.3 Hz,1H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.08(m, 2H), 1.05-0.91 (m, 5H). P91 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.20 (s,1H), 8.65 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.8 Hz,1H), 8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-(2,2,2- INTC37 and8.39 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J = trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-INTD14; 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.80yl)phenyl)butanamide [UPLC (dd, J = 12.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J =

Acidic], 554, (1.38) 8.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.99(q, J = 8.9 Hz, 2H), 3.97 (dd, J = 8.8, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 1H),1.99-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.92 (m, 5H), 1H obscured byH₂O. P92 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d, J =1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- INTC37 and 8.25(d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD12, 8.3 Hz,1H), 7.74 (dd, J = 12.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC Acidic], 514, (1.22) 7.69-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz,1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 4.92-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.27 (m,1H), 2.13-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.32 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H),1.17-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.92 (m, 5H). P93 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H),10.17 (s, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.62-8.54 (m, 2H), 8.11 (dt, yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyridin-3-INTC37 and J = 8.1, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J = 8.3 Hz,yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD50; 1H), 7.72 (dd, J = 12.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58

[UPLC Acidic], 456, (0.85) (dd, J = 8.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 1H),7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.01 (m, 1H),2.00-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.91 (m, 5H), 1H obscured byH₂O. P94 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.15 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6- INTC37 and 8.21-8.09 (m, 2H), 8.06(dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTD25, 1H), 7.21 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (t, yl)phenyl)butanamide [UPLC J = 7.5 Hz, 1H),3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.12-

Acidic], 525, (1.49) 2.02 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.17- 1.05 (m,2H), 1.05-0.92 (m, 5H). P95 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.57 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- INTC37and 8.09-8.03 (m, 2H), 8.00-7.97 (m, 1H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD46,7.20 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (s, 3H),

[UPLC Acidic], 487, (1.35) 3.99 (dd, J = 10.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.31- 3.27(m, 1H), 2.12-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.00- 1.91 (m, 1H), 1.16-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.93 (m, 5H). P96 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC37 and8.09-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.99-7.94 (m, 1H), fluorophenyl)butanamide INTD24,7.19 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J =

[UPLC acidic], 501, (1.45) 7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.05-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.33-3.28 (m,1H), 2.12-2.01 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.17- 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.89 (m, 5H). P97 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H),10.24 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin- INTC37 and 8.06 (d, J = 8.3 Hz,1H), 8.00 (dd, J = 2-yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD35, 12.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H),7.95 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.0 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 515, (1.55) 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.45- 5.39 (m,1H), 4.00 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H),1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.39 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H), 1.16-1.08 (m, 2H),1.03-0.93 (m, 5H). P98 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.28 (s, 1H), 9.00(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.57 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(6-(2,2,2- INTC37 and 8.15 (dd,J = 12.3, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dd, trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2- INTD28, J =8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.9 Hz, yl)phenyl)butanamide [UPLC 1H),7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (q, J =

Acidic], 555, (1.49) 9.0 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (dd, J = 8.6, 6.2 Hz, 1H),2.12-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.17-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.90 (m,5H), 1H obscured by H₂O. P99 N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(2-Method 3 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.41 (s, 1H), 9.18 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J =1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)butanamide INTC37 and 8.63 (dd, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.57(d, J =

INTD5, [UPLC Acidic], 463, (1.23) 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.80 (m, 2H),7.78-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.3 Hz,1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.07(m, 2H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 5H). P100 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.39 (s,1H), 8.61-8.53 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 2H), 8.36(d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82- yl)-N-(4-(5-(2,2,2- INTC37 and 7.70 (m, 5H),7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3- INTD15, 4.98 (q, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (dd, J = yl)phenyl)butanamide [UPLC 8.7, 6.3 Hz,1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H),

Acidic], 536, (1.32) 2.11-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.05 (m,2H), 1.00-0.88 (m, 5H). P101 2-(2- Method 3 11.26 (s, 1H), 10.36 (s,1H), 8.57 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.44 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(5-isopropoxypyridin-3- INTC37and 8.21 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.69 (m, yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD11,4H), 7.58-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 496, (1.13) 1H), 4.84 (hept, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.76 (dd, J= 8.8, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.33-3.27 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m,1H), 1.32 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.14-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.88 (m, 5H).P102 2-(2- Method 2, 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.36 (s, 1H), 8.94-8.80(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 1H), 8.61-8.47 (m, 2H),8.09-8.01 yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3- INTC35 and (m, 1H), 7.78-7.61 (m, 4H),7.50-7.42 yl)phenyl)butanamide a commercial (m, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 3.79-

aniline, [HPLC acidic], 438, (1.31) 3.72 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.25 (m, 1H),2.14- 2.01 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.15- 1.04 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.86 (m,5H). P103 2-(2- Method 1 11.27 (s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.08 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- INTC37 and8.23-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD19, 7.20(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.85-3.72 (m,

[UPLC Acidic], 507, (1.47) 1H), 3.32-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.01 (m, 1H),2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.03 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.85 (m, 5H). P104N-(4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.49(s, 1H), 9.24 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.69(s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)butanamide INTC37 and 8.15-8.09(m, 2H), 7.83-7.75 (m, 2H),

INTC22, [UPLC Acidic], 473, (1.4) 7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J= 8.6, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.92 (m,1H), 1.13-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.88 (m, 5H). P105 2-(2- Method 1 11.28 (s,1H), 10.43 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 8.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC37 and 8.15-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.71 (m,2H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD18, or 7.19 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q,J = 7.0 Hz,

Method 5 using INTC46 [UPLC acidic], 483, (1.43) 2H), 3.81-3.73 (m, 1H),3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.01 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.13- 1.04 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.85 (m, 5H). P106 2-(2- Method 311.25 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.22 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- INTC37 and 8.15-8.10 (m,2H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD1, 7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz,1H), 4.02 (s, 3H),

[UPLC Acidic], 469, (1.33) 3.78 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.32-3.27 (m,1H), 2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.89(m, 5H). P107 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.13 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- INTC37 and 8.11-8.05 (m,2H), 7.79-7.73 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD20, 7.21 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 5.41 (hept, J =

[UPLC Acidic], 497, (1.53) 6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.4 Hz, 1H),3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.38 (d, J =6.2 Hz, 6H), 1.14-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.87 (m, 5H). P108 2-(2- Method 311.25 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.38 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-(2,2,2- INTC37 and 8.20-8.14 (m, 2H),7.81-7.76 (m, 2H), trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2- INTD29, 7.21 (d, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 5.19 (q, J = yl)phenyl)butanamide [UPLC 9.0 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (dd,J = 8.5, 6.4 Hz, 1H),

Acidic], 537, (1.49) 2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.07 (m,2H), 0.99-0.89 (m, 5H), 1H obscured by H₂O. P109 2-(2- Method 3 11.25(s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J =2.5, 1.5 Hz, yl)-N-(4-(pyrazin-2- INTC37 and 1H), 8.60-8.53 (m, 2H),8.15-8.10 (m, yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD43, 2H), 7.82-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.20(d, J =

[UPLC Basic], 439, (0.87) 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.3 Hz, 1H),3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.04 (m,2H), 1.01-0.88 (m, 5H). P110 2-(2- Method 3 11.28 (s, 1H), 10.47 (s,1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.56 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-INTC38 and 8.11-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.67 (m, 2H), 4-methoxybutanamideINTD18, 7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,

[UPLC Acidic], 513, (1.34) 2H), 4.06-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.41-3.35 (m, 3H),3.23 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz,3H), 1.18-1.03 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.88 (m, 2H). P111 2-(2- Method 2,(Methanol-d4) 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.59-8.46(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m, 2H), 8.21-8.02 (m, 2H),7.81-7.73 yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3- INTC18 and (m, 2H), 7.70-7.61 (m, 2H),7.56-7.48 yl)phenyl)propanamide a commercial (m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 4.08-

aniline, [UPLC acidic], 424, (0.70) 3.92 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.25 (m, 1H),1.63 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.29-1.18 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.88 (m, 2H), 1exchangeable proton not observed. P112 2-(2- Method 4 11.50 (s, 1H),10.60 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), (Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using9.10 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC50 and 8.76 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = yl)-2-fluorobutanamide INTD33 then 8.7, 2.5 Hz,1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d,

Method 6 using INTC51 [UPLC acidic], 502 (2.28). J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.27 (m, 1H),2.44-2.29 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.20-0.92 (m, 7H). P113Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 4 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.60 (d, J =2.2 Hz, 1H), not assigned 2-(2- using 9.11 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s,1H), (Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC50 and 8.76 (d, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTD33then 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J = yl)-2-fluorobutanamideMethod 6 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H),

using INTC51 [UPLC acidic], 502, (2.28); [Chiral IC3 HPLC], 10.47 4.49(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.54-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.28 (m,1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.22-0.89 (m, 7H). P114 Singleenantiomer-stereochemistry Method 4 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.60 (d, J = 2.3 Hz,1H), not assigned 2-(2- using 9.11 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC50 and 8.76 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.53 (dd, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTD33 then8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J = yl)-2-fluorobutanamideMethod 6 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H),

using INTC51 [UPLC acidic], 502, (2.28); [Chiral IC3 HPLC], 14.24 4.49(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.42-2.27 (m,1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.25-0.88 (m, 7H). P115 4-(2- Method 211.31 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, J =(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),8.63 (d, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC53 and 5.3Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H),yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide INTD33, 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J =8.8 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC, acidic], 528, (1.31) 7.26 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0Hz, 2H), 3.81-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.20 (m, 1H),2.49-2.41 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.09-1.03 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.84 (m, 2H). P117 2-(2- Method 1 11.77 (s, 1H),10.98 (s, 1H), 8.92-8.82 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m,2H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.00 (m, yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-INTC101 and 2H), 7.72-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.46 (m,fluorophenyl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide INTD24, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 3.22-3.14

[UPLC acidic], 509, (1.45) (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.16- 1.05(m, 2H), 1.02-0.89 (m, 2H). P118 N-((2- Method 8 11.23 (s, 1H), 9.28 (d,J = 6.1 Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.91 (s,1H), 8.53 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), yl)methyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC157and 8.32-8.23 (m, 3H), 8.06 (dd, J = 8.4, yl)benzamide INTD83, 1.8 Hz,2H), 7.07 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.54-

[UPLC acidic], 455, (1.17) Reverse Amide 4.47 (m, 4H), 3.29-3.19 (m,1H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.96- 0.91 (m, 2H).P122 2-(2- Method 2b 11.21 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H), 9.18 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.08 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.90 (s, 1H), yl)-2-methyl-N-(5-(6-(prop-1-en-2- INTC21 and 8.59 (d, J =5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (dd, J = yl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)propanamideINTD61, 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),

[HPLC acidic], 480, (2.22) 7.20 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 6.17-6.14 (m, 1H),5.53-5.51 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.04-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.80-0.74 (m, 2H). P123 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6-Method 2b 11.08 (s, 1H), 10.04 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, J =methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.48(dd, J = ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2- INTC69 and 8.8, 2.5 Hz,1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.16 methylpropanamide INTD33, (m, 1H), 7.11 (s,1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 498, (1.45) 2H), 3.22-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.59(s, 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.04-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.79-0.70 (m, 2H).P124 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 2b 11.80 (s, 1H), 10.32(s, 1H), 9.01 (d, J = (trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6- using2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J =ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2- INTC70 and 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.24(s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J = methylpropanamide INTD33, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s,1H), 4.47 (q, J =

[UPLC acidic], 552, (1.65) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.10-3.02 (m, 1H), 1.64 (s, 6H),1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.07-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.79-0.71 (m, 2H). P1252-(2- Method 2b 11.21 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.97 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.59 (d, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2- INTC21 and 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.57 (s, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J = 8.8, yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD54, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 480, (1.37) 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.14 (m, 1H),2.29-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.13-1.04 (m, 4H), 1.04-0.96 (m, 2H),0.84-0.70 (m, 2H) P126 2-(2- Method 2 11.26 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 9.00(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.91 (d, J = 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, yl)-N-(6-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-3-INTC21 and 1H), 8.30-8.18 (m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J = yl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD53, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),

[UPLC acidic], 484, (1.34) 3.22-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.08-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.87- 0.81 (m, 2H). P128 2-(2- Method 2b11.28 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.58 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC21 and7.97-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.67 (m, 1H), fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanamideINTD55, 7.19 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.28-3.20 (m,

[UPLC acidic], 497, (1.45) 1H), 2.30-2.23 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H),1.12-1.05 (m, 6H), 1.00-0.95 (m, 2H). P1292-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 2b 11.15 (s, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.24 (s, 1H),8.04-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.76- ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2- INTC69and 7.64 (m, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = methylpropanamide INTD24,7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.43 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 515, (1.51) 3H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.15-1.04 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.91 (m, 2H). P1302-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 2b 11.87 (s, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.25 (s,1H), 8.04-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.74- ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-fluorophenyl)-2-INTC70 and 7.67 (m, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = methylpropanamideINTD24, 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.22-3.13 (m, 1H), 1.65 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 569, (1.7) 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.21-1.09 (m,2H), 1.06-0.96 (m, 2H). P131 2-(2- Method 2b 11.26 (s, 1H), 9.51 (s,1H), 9.10 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.83 (s,1H), 8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6-(prop-1-en-2- INTC21and 8.17-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.83-7.74 (m, 2H),yl)pyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD52, 7.19(d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),6.16-6.12 (m,

[HPLC acidic], 479, (2.29) 1H), 5.51-5.49 (m, 1H), 3.25-3.15 (m, 1H),2.24 (s, 3H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.06- 0.97 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.76 (m, 2H). P1322-(2- Method 2b 11.26 (s, 1H), 9.50 (s, 1H), 9.02 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.50 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2- INTC21 and 8.15-8.06 (m,2H), 7.82-7.74 (m, 2H), yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD62, 7.20 (d,J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.25-3.11 (m,

[HPLC acidic], 481, (2.29) 2H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.33 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 6H),1.07-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.86-0.76 (m, 2H). P133 2-(2- Method 2 11.25 (s, 1H),9.45 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.08-7.99 (m,yl)-N-(4-(6-(dimethylamino)pyrazin-2- INTC21 and 3H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 2H),7.19 (d, J = yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD56, 5.3 Hz, 1H),3.25-3.16 (m, 1H), 3.14 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 482, (1.28) 6H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.05-0.99 (m, 2H),0.82-0.76 (m, 2H). P134 2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 2b11.13 (s, 1H), 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H),methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.01 (m, 2H),7.81- ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC69 and 7.72 (m, 2H), 7.10 (s,1H), 4.47 (q, J = methylpropanamide INTD18, 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.16 (m,1H), 2.42 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 497, (1.5) 3H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.05-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.82-0.71 (m, 2H). P1352-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 2b 11.85 (s, 1H), 9.49 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), (trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(6- using 8.17 (s,1H), 8.11-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.77- ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2- INTC70 and7.71 (m, 2H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = methylpropanamide INTD18, 7.0Hz, 2H), 3.15-3.04 (m, 1H), 1.65 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 551, (1.7) 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.09-1.00 (m,2H), 0.86-0.74 (m, 2H). P127 2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)-6- Method 211.19 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H), 8.94-8.82methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4- Using (m, 1H), 8.58-8.47 (m, 1H),8.10-7.96 (pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propanamide INTC71 and (m, 1H), 7.82-7.61(m, 4H), 7.52-7.39

commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 468, (0.98) (m, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H),3.93 (s, 3H), 3.28- 3.10 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 6H), 1.12-0.94 (m, 2H),0.90-0.71 (m, 2H). P136 1-(2- Method 2 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.15 (s, 1H),9.01 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.60-8.46 (m, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-INTC29 and 2H), 8.32-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.15 (s, 1H),yl)cyclopentane-1-carboxamide INTD33, 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),2.62-2.42 (m,

[HPLC acidic], 510, (2.36) 3H, oscured by DMSO), 2.28-2.13 (m, 2H),1.80-1.61 (m, 4H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.09-1.00 (m, 2H),0.90-0.79 (m, 2H). P137 4-(2- Method 2 11.33 (s, 1H), 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.76(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.64-8.57 (m, 1H),8.18 (s, 1H), 8.10- yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC53 and 8.05 (m,2H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 2H), yl)phenyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- INTD18,7.20 (s, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), carboxamide [UPLC 3.78-3.71 (m,2H), 3.65-3.57 (m, 2H),

acidic], 525, (1.38) 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.16 (m,2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.88 (m, 2H).P138 N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- Method 2 10.35 (s, 1H),9.04 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 4-(2-(methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using8.84 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), yl)piperidine-4-carboxamideINTC76 and 8.54-8.48 (m, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d,

INTD33, [UPLC acidic], 499, (0.75) (both Boc- protected and free amineisolated) J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.12 (m, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),3.34 (s, 3H), 3.26- 3.20 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.61- 2.52 (m, 2H),2.37 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). 1 × exchangeable NH not observedP139 tert-butyl 4-(2- Method 2 9.00 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.60 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.48 (dd, J = yl)-4-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin- INTC77 and 8.7,2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.39-8.35 (m, 2H), 2-yl)carbamoyl)piperidine-1-carboxylateINTD33, 8.24 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 625, (1.62) (both Boc- protected and free amine isolated)7.24 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.77-3.70 (m, 2H),3.48-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.56-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.23 (m,2H), 1.51-1.43 (m, 12H), 1.33-1.21 (m, 2H), 1.07 -0.99 (m, 2H). P1404-(2- Method 2 11.38 (s, 1H), 10.37 (s, 1H), 9.03 (dd, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.91-8.76(m, 2H), yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC77 and 8.65 (d, J= 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (dd, J = yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide INTD33, 8.8,2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J =

followed by Boc deprotection with HCl, [UPLC acidic], 525, (0.86) 8.8,0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),3.32-3.23 (m, 3H), 3.14-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.43-2.32 (m,2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.03 (m, 2H), 0.96- 0.87 (m, 2H).P141 tert-butyl 3-(2- Method 2 11.37 (s, 1H), 10.99 (s, 1H), 9.05 (s,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)-3-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin- INTC72 and8.57-8.51 (m, 1H), 8.26 (s, 4H), 7.272-yl)carbamoyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate INTD33, (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),4.53-4.40 (m, 3H),

[UPLC acidic], 597, (1.55) 4.27 (s, 1H), 3.32-3.15 (m, 1H), 1.42- 1.37(m, 12H), 1.10-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.93- 0.88 (m, 2H). P142 tert-butyl4-((5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- Method 2 11.37 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H), 9.04(d, J = yl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamoyl)-4-(2- using 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88-8.83(m, 1H), 8.61 (d, (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC76 and J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.52-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.28- yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate INTD33, 8.24(m, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 599, (1.54) (both Boc- protected and free amine isolated)7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.65-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.35 (s,3H), 3.30-3.18 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.45-1.37(m, 12H). P143 4-(2- Method 2 11.33 (s, 1H), 9.47 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.63 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),8.25 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC53 and 8.03-7.93(m, 2H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 1H), fluorophenyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- INTD24,7.22 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = carboxamide [UPLC 7.0 Hz, 2H),3.79-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.59

acidic], 543, (1.37) (m, 2H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 1H), 2.44-2.37 (m, 2H),2.24-2.15 (m, 2H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.98 (m, 2H). P144 2-(2- Method 7 11.30 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d,J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s,1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3- INTC88, 8.43 (dd,J = 11.0, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (s, fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4- [UPLC 1H), 7.17(s, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, methoxybutanamide acidic], 532, 2H), 4.11(s, 1H), 3.42-3.36 (m, 2H),

(1.22) 3.35-3.29 (m, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.32- 2.23 (m, 1H), 2.21-2.11(m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.13-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.03- 0.99 (m,2H). P145 2-(2- Method 7 11.24 (s, 1H), 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.06 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),8.56 (d, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC89, 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H), yl)-4-methoxybutanamide [UPLC 8.25(s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),

acidic], 514, (1.3) 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),4.22 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.41-3.32 (m, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.36-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.16-1.03 (m,2H), 1.02- 0.89 (m, 2H). P146 2-(2- Method 7 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s,1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.56 (d,J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-INTC90, 8.07-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.99-7.93 (m, 1H),fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybutanamide [UPLC 7.19 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.48(q, J =

acidic], 531, (1.38) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.25-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 2H),3.35-3.32 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.21-2.10 (m, 1H),1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.13-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.94 (m, 2H). P147N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- Method 6 11.32 (s, 1H), 10.18(s, 1H), 9.02 (dd, J = 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-(2- using 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC91, 5.3Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, yl)butanamide [HPLC 1H), 8.25 (s,1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 8.8, 0.8 Hz,

acidic], 502, (2.03) 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 3.40-3.32 (m, 5H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.26 (m,1H), 1.61 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). P148N-(5′-chloro-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2- Method 3 11.23 (s, 1H), 11.01(s, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.0Hz, 1H), 8.81-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.36- yl)butanamide INTC37 and 8.34 (m, 1H),8.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),

INTD57, [HPLC acidic], 473 ³⁵Cl isotope, (2.02) 8.35 (t, J = 2.2 Hz,1H), 8.27-8.23 (m, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 4.07-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.32- 3.28 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.01- 0.90 (m, 5H). P149N-(5′-chloro-[3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(2- Method 6 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.58(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.94(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.85-8.82 (m, yl)-2-fluorobutanamide INTC92 1H),8.76 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J =

[HPLC acidic], 491 ³⁵Cl isotope, (2.14) 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.38-8.36 (m, 1H),8.29 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.45 (m,1H), 3.50-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.43 (m, 1H),2.39-2.38 (m, 1H), 1.20-1.14(m, 1H), 1.12-1.02 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 4H). P150 2-(2- Method 6 11.50(s, 1H), 10.59 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.06 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),9.03 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2- INTC176, 8.76 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-fluorobutanamide [HPLC8.50 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d,

acidic], 498, (2.27) J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J = 5.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H),3.26-3.32 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.24 (m, 2H), 1.19-1.13 (m,1H), 1.13-1.01 (m, 6H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 4H). P151N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- Method 2 11.56 (s, 1H), 10.61(s, 1H), 9.10 (d, J = 2-fluoro-2-(2- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),8.77-8.72 (m, (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC74 and 1H), 8.52 (dd,J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.26 yl)butanamide INTD33, (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47-

[UPLC acidic], 476, (1.38) 7.43 (m, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.31(s, 3H), 2.51-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.36- 2.26 (m, 1H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.0 Hz,3H), 0.92 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P155 2-(2- Method 3 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.51(s, 1H), 8.96 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.2Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3-INTC37 and 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s,methylpyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD58, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),4.49 (q, J =

[UPLC acidic], 498, (1.22) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.90-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.41- 3.34(m, 1H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.05 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J= 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18-1.10 (m, 2H), 1.07- 1.01 (m, 2H), 0.98 (t, J = 7.3Hz, 3H). P156 2-(2- Method 3 11.22 (s, 1H), 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H),8.58 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(5-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2- INTC37 and 8.55 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J = yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD54, 8.7, 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 480, (1.36) 7.20 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (dd, J = 8.6,6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.00 (m, 1H),1.94 (dq, J = 13.7, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.13- 1.04 (m, 6H), 1.00-0.88 (m, 5H)P157 2-(2- Method 3 11.23 (s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.15 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H),8.62-8.54 (m, yl)-N-(5-(6-(2,2,2- INTC37 and 2H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d,J = 8.8 Hz, trifluoroethoxy)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTD59, 1H), 7.22(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.23 (d, J = yl)butanamide [UPLC 9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.20(d, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H),

acidic], 538, (1.44) 4.02 (dd, J = 8.5, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.12- 2.02 (m, 1H),1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.14- 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.90 (m, 5H). 1H obscured byH₂O P158 2-(2- Method 9 11.26 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H),8.59 (d, J = yl)-N-(3-fluoro-5-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- INTC94 and 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.46 (dd, J = 11.0, 1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD63,8.36 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.18 (m, 1H), 4.04

[UPLC acidic], 488, (1.17) (s, 3H), 3.93-3.86 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.01 (m,1H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.11 (m, 2H), 1.07-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.97 (t,3H). 1H obscured by H₂O P159 2-(2- Method 9 11.23 (s, 1H), 11.06 (s,1H), 9.10 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.6 Hz,1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.60-8.50 (m,yl)-N-(5-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin- INTC95 and 2H), 8.29 (s, 1H),8.22 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2-yl)butanamide INTD63, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 4.03 (s,

[UPLC acidic], 470, (1.25) 3H), 4.03-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 1H),2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.07 (m, 2H), 0.93 (t, J =7.3 Hz, 5H). P160 2-(2- Method 3 11.23 (s, 1H), 10.21 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.59-8.53 (m, 2H),8.07-7.99 (m, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC37 and7.97 (dd, J = 12.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, fluorophenyl)butanamideINTD55, J = 8.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 497, (1.43) 1H), 3.98 (dd, J = 8.6, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.10- 2.00 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H),1.13- 1.05 (m, 6H), 1.03-0.91 (m, 5H). P161 2-(2- Method 3 11.26 (s,1H), 9.73 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 8.58 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC37 and 7.99 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H),7.92 (dd, J = methylphenyl)butanamide INTD27, 8.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d,J = 8.3 Hz, 1H),

[UPLC acidic], 497, (1.4) 7.23 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,2H), 3.87 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.04 (m, 1H),2.00- 1.92 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.17-1.09 (m, 2H),1.06-0.94 (m, 5H). 1H obscured by H₂O P162 2-(2- Method 3 11.27 (s, 1H),10.80 (s, 1H), 9.04-8.98 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (m,1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-3- INTC37 and 1H), 8.43 (dd, J = 11.1,1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.32 fluoropyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTD31, (s, 1H), 7.20(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (q,

[UPLC acidic], 502, (1.27) J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.90 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.4 Hz,1H), 3.38-3.34 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J= 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.19-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.97 (t, J = 7.3Hz, 3H). P163 2-(2- Method 6 11.22 (s, 1H), 10.11 (s, 1H), 9.01 (dd, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), 8.59 (d, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC93, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.5 Hz, yl)-2-methylbutanamide [HPLC 1H),8.25 (s, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J = 8.8,

acidic], 498, (2.30) 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J =7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.23-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.27- 2.17 (m, 1H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 1H),1.55 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.06-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.83 (t, J =7.4 Hz, 3H), 0.80- 0.74 (m, 2H). P152 2-(2- Method 6 11.53 (s, 1H),10.50 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using9.10 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC96, 8.75 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.52 (dd, J = yl)-2-fluoro-3-methylbutanamide [UPLC 8.7, 2.4 Hz,1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d,

acidic], 516, (1.53) J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.39 (m, 1H), 4.48 (q, J =7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.15-2.96 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz,3H), 1.27-0.96 (m, 7H), 0.79 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 3H). P153 2-(2- Method 611.25 (s, 1H), 10.21 (s, 1H), 8.83 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC97, 8.24 (s, 1H),8.04-7.93 (m, 3H), 7.28 (d, fluorophenyl)-3-methylbutanamide [HPLC J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),

acidic], 515, (2.38) 3.74 (d, J = 10.2 Hz, 1H), 3.39-3.30 (m, 1H),2.54-2.47 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.21-0.92 (m, 7H), 0.81 (d,J = 6.6 Hz, 3H). P154 2-(2- Method 6 11.24 (s, 1H), 11.04 (s, 1H), 9.07(dd, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC98,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, yl)-3-methylbutanamide [HPLC1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,

acidic], 498, (2.30) 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,2H), 3.78 (d, J = 10.2 Hz, 1H), 3.42-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.57-2.44 (m, 1H),1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.22-0.94 (m, 7H), 0.79 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 3H).P164 2-(2- Method 4 11.38 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.66 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H),8.19 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC99 and8.13-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.81 (m, 2H), 2-methoxyacetamide INTD18, 7.27(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 1H),

[HPLC acidic], 485, (2.05) 4.54-4.43 (m, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 3.28- 3.19(m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.13-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.78 (m, 2H).P165 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 2 11.55 (s, 1H), 10.60 (s,1H), 9.10 (d, J = unassigned using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.76-8.71(m, N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- INTC74 and 1H), 8.52 (dd,J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.26 2-fluoro-2-(2- INTD33, (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47- (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- Chiral IC6 7.43 (m,1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), yl)butanamide (14.67), 3.39 (s, 3H),2.48-2.29 (m, 2H), 1.39 (t,

[UPLC acidic], 476, (1.36) J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 0.92 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).P166 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 2 11.56 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s,1H), 9.11 (d, J = unassigned using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.77-8.72(m, N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- INTC74 and 1H), 8.53 (dd,J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.27 2-fluoro-2-(2- INTD33, (s, 1H), 8.11 (d, J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.46- (methylsulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- Chiral IC6 7.42 (m,1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), yl)butanamide (17.03), 3.38 (s, 3H),2.44-2.27 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t,

[UPLC acidic], 476, (1.36) J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 0.93 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).P167 N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6- Method 1 10.62 (s, 1H),10.38 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2- using2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), yl)acetamide INTC110 8.26-8.20(m, 1H), 7.82-7.66 (m, 5H),

and INTD8, [UPLC acidic], 443 ³⁵Cl isotope, (1.26) 7.03 (d, J = 7.4 Hz,1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.13-3.08 (m, 1H),1.08-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.80 (m, 2H). P168N-(4-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6- Method 1 10.75 (s, 1H), 10.38(s, 1H), 9.19 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2- using 2.3 Hz,1H), 8.97 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), yl)acetamide INTC110 8.69-8.57 (m, 1H),7.88-7.62 (m, 5H),

and INTD5, [UPLC acidic], 434, (1.14) 7.02 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d,J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.18-3.00 (m, 1H), 1.11-0.94 (m, 2H),0.93-0.75 (m, 2H). P169 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 110.75 (s, 1H), 10.37 (s, 1H), 8.87-8.66 2-yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-using (m, 1H), 8.54 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.14- yl)phenyl)acetamideINTC110 and 7.95 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.58 (m, 5H), 7.01

INTD6, [UPLC acidic], 427, (1.16) (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.3Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.01 (m, 1H), 1.07-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.79(m, 2H). P170 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 1 10.35 (s,1H), 8.48 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, 1H), 2-yl)-N-(4-(5-methoxypyridin-3- using8.25 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.65 (m, yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC110 and6H), 7.60 (dd, J = 2.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.01

INTD45, [UPLC acidic], 439, (0.88) (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.1Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.20- 3.00 (m, 1H), 1.08-0.96 (m,2H), 0.92- 0.80 (m, 2H). P171 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-Method 1 10.72 (s, 1H), 10.33 (s, 1H), 8.96-8.79 2-yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-using (m, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J = 4.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), yl)phenyl)acetamideINTC110 8.12-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.60 (m, 5H),

and commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 409, (0.7) 7.51-7.38 (m, 1H),7.01 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.09(s, 1H), 1.09-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.79 (m, 2H). P1722-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 10 10.51 (d, J = 20.2 Hz,2H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 2-yl)-N-(4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- using 9.08(s, 1H), 8.26-8.13 (m, 2H), 7.88- yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC110 and 7.78(m, 2H), 7.71 (dd, J = 8.3, 7.5 Hz,

INTD19, [UPLC acidic], 478, (1.4) 1H), 7.07 (d, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.90(d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.20 3.08 (m, 1H), 1.08-1.01 (m, 2H),0.94-0.82 (m, 2H). P173 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 1010.54 (s, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H),2-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- using 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.09 (m, 2H),7.85- yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC110 and 7.68 (m, 3H), 7.07 (d, J = 7.6 Hz,1H),

INTD1, [UPLC acidic], 440, (1.25) 6.89 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (s,3H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.22-3.07 (m, 1H), 1.04 (s, 2H), 0.96-0.75 (m, 2H).P174 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 10 10.54 (s, 1H),10.40 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, J = 2-yl)-N-(4-(pyrazin-2- using 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.68 (dd, J = 2.5, 1.6 Hz, yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC110 and 1H), 8.56 (d,J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.07

commercial aniline, [HPLC acidic], 410, (1.64) (m, 2H), 7.84-7.64 (m,3H), 7.07 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.15 (s, 1H), 1.03 (s, 2H), 0.93-0.79 (m, 2H). P175N-([3,3′-bipyridin]-6-yl)-2-(6- Method 2 10.63 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H),8.96-8.90 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)- using (m, 1H),8.68-8.62 (m, 1H), 8.61-8.55 2-methylpropanamide INTC106 and (m, 1H),8.19-8.09 (m, 3H), 7.79-7.69

commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 438, (1.52) (m, 1H), 7.54-7.46 (m,1H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.79 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.08 (m, 1H), 162 (s,6H), 1.02-0.93 (m, 2H), 0.76-0.67 (m, 2H). P176N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6- Method 8 10.61 (s, 1H), 9.40(s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)- using 2.0Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 2-methylpropanamide INTC109 and8.23-8.21 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.71 (m, 5H),

INTD8, [HPLC basic], 471 35Cl isotope, (2.2) 7.13 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.82 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.11 (m, 1H), 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.06-0.96 (m,2H), 0.83-0.73 (m, 2H). P177 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-Method 2 10.61 (s, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H), 8.84-8.742-yl)-N-(4-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)- using (m, 1H), 8.59-8.45 (m,1H), 8.09-7.97 2-methylpropanamide INTC106 and (m, 1H), 7.83-7.68 (m,5H), 7.18-7.06

INTD6, [HPLC acidic], 455, (2.15) (m, 1H), 6.87-6.74 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.04(m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.07-0.92 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.68 (m, 2H). P1782-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 2 10.61 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s,1H), 8.52-8.37 2-yl)-N-(4-(5-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl)- using (m, 1H),8.30-8.16 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.65 2-methylpropanamide INTC106 and (m, 5H),7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.07

INTD4, [HPLC acidic], 481, (1.83) (m, 1H), 6.84-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.14(m, 2H), 3.22-3.08 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.43-1.32 (m, 3H), 1.05-0.95(m, 2H), 0.84-0.71 (m, 2H). P179 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-Method 2 10.62 (s, 1H), 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.92-8.812-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyridin-3- using (m, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = 4.7, 1.6Hz, 1H), yl)phenyl)propanamide INTC106 and 8.09-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.61(m, 5H),

commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 437, (0.92) 7.51-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.12(d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.10 (m, 1H), 1.61(s, 6H), 1.06-0.93 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.70 (m, 2H). P1802-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 8 10.61 (s, 1H), 9.31-9.25(m, 2H), 8.73- 2-yl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-(pyrazin-2- using 8.67 (m, 1H), 8.61(d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC109 and8.03-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.69 (m, 2H),

INTD23, [HPLC basic], 456, (1.90) 7.13 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J =8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.20-3.08 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.10-0.96 (m, 2H),0.99-0.87 (m, 2H). P181 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 810.58 (s, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H), 9.49 (s, 1H), 2-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(6- using9.05 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.10 (m, 2H), 7.88- (trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-INTC109 and 7.80 (m, 2H), 7.74 (t, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H),yl)phenyl)propanamide INTD19, 7.12 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (d, J =

[UPLC basic], 506, (1.60) 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.10 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 6H),1.09-0.91 (m, 2H), 0.79-0.69 (m, 2H). P182N-(4-(6-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(6- Method 8 10.59 (s, 1H), 9.47(s, 1H), 9.23 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)- using8.68 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.86 2-methylpropanamide INTC109 and7.78 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.13

INTD22, [UPLC basic], 472 35Cl isotope, (1.46) (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.81(d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.10 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.08-0.95 (m, 2H),0.79-0.69 (m, 2H). P183 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 210.60 (s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- using 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.00 (m, 2H),7.84- yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC106 and 7.66 (m, 3H), 7.13 (d,J = 7.7 Hz, 1H),

INTD18, [HPLC acidic], 482, (2.36) 6.81 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.54-4.39(m, 2H), 3.20-3.12 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.47-1.32 (m, 3H), 1.04-0.95(m, 2H), 0.81-0.71 (m, 2H). P184 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-Method 2 10.60 (s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),2-yl)-N-(4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2- using 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.04 (m, 2H),7.83- yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanamide INTC106 and 7.70 (m, 3H), 7.13 (d,J = 7.7 Hz, 1H),

INTD1, [HPLC acidic], 468, (2.24) 6.81 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (s,3H), 3.23-3.11 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.05- 0.95 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.72 (m,2H). P185 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 8 10.59 (s, 1H),9.45 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, J = 2-yl)-2-methyl-N-(4-(pyrazin-2- using 1.6 Hz,1H), 8.68-8.66 (m, 1H), 8.55 (d, yl)phenyl)propanamide INTC109 and J =2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.06 (m, 2H),

commercial aniline, [UPLC acidic], 438, (1.97) 7.83-7.78 (m, 2H),7.78-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.69 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.12 (m,1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.04- 0.92 (m, 2H), 0.78-0.62 (m, 2H). P1864-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 2 10.62 (s, 1H), 9.75 (s,1H), 9.00 (d, J = 2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin- using 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J = 2-yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- INTC108and 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d, carboxamide INTD33, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.19

[HPLC acidic], 525, (2.23) (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.1 Hz,1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.74-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.24-3.16 (m, 1H),2.53-2.46 (m, 2H, obscured by DMSO), 2.27-2.19 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.1Hz, 3H), 1.06-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.94-0.84 (m, 2H). P1872-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 10 10.98 (s, 1H), 10.58(s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 2-yl)-N-(5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2- using 1H),9.17-9.10 (m, 2H), 8.56 (dd, J = yl)pyridin-2-yl)butanamide INTC111 and8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),

INTD2, [HPLC acidic], 507, (2.37) 7.70-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.09 (d, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J = 8.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H),3.29-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.11-0.98 (m,2H), 0.97-0.78 (m, 5H). P188 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-Method 10 10.86 (s, 1H), 10.48 (s, 1H), 9.05 (d, J =2-yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), 8.48 (dd, J = 2-yl)butanamide INTC111 and 8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.25(s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J =

INTD33, [HPLC acidic], 483, (2.32) 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.12(d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),4.00-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.86 (m,1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.12-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.98- 0.82 (m, 5H).P189 N-(4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-(6- Method 10 10.55 (s, 1H),10.23 (s, 1H), 8.86 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin-2- using2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), yl)butanamide INTC111 and8.22-8.21 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.65 (m, 5H),

INTD8, [HPLC acidic], 471 35Cl isotope, (2.26) 7.10 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H),6.84 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (dd, J = 8.7, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29-3.20 (m,1H), 2.13-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.98-0.80(m, 5H). P190 2-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 10 10.53 (s,1H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2-using 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.07-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.95 fluorophenyl)butanamideINTC111 and (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.70 (m,

INTD24, [HPLC acidic], 500, (2.39) 1H), 7.11 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85(d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.96-3.93 (m, 1H),3.30-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.11-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.87 (m, 5H). P1912-(6-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyridin- Method 10 10.54 (s, 1H), 10.27(s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 2-yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- using 8.18 (s,1H), 8.12-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.79- yl)phenyl)butanamide INTC111 and 7.74 (m,2H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.10

INTD18, [HPLC acidic], 482, (2.36) (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J = 8.2Hz, 1H), 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (dd, J = 8.6, 6.5 Hz, 1H),3.29-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.96-0.85 (m, 5H). P192 2-(6- Method 711.01 (s, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.88 (dd, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 2.5, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J= 4.8, yl)-N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide INTC135, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.05

[UPLC acidic], 410, (0.64) (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.76- 7.67(m, 4H), 7.46 (ddd, J = 8.0, 4.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.12-2.99(m, 1H), 1.11-1.03 (m, 2H), 0.96-0.74 (m, 2H). P1932-(6-(ethylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-N- Method 7 10.92 (v. br. s, 1H),10.38 (s, 1H), 8.88 (4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide using (dd, J =2.5, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J =

INTC135, [UPLC acidic], 398, (0.55) 4.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.13(s, 1H), 8.05 (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.46(ddd, J = 8.0, 4.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.42 (q, J = 7.3 Hz, 2H),1.14 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P194 2-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2-yl)-Method 7 11.05 (s, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.89 (d, J =N-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)acetamide using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J =4.7, 1.6 Hz,

INTC135, [UPLC acidic], 384, (0.55) 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),8.05 (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.64 (m, 4H), 7.47 (ddd, J =8.0, 4.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H). P195 2-(6- Method 210.97 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),8.49 (dd, J = and yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC125 and8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, yl)-2-methylpropanamide INTD33,1H), 8.23-8.17 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 484, (2.15) 2H), 3.02-2.95 (m, 1H), 1.66 (s, 6H), 1.40(t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.04-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.75-0.66 (m, 2H). P196 2-(6-Method 2 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J = 7.7Hz, 2H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)- INTC125 and 8.11-8.02(m, 2H), 7.81-7.71 (m, 2H), 2-methylpropanamide INTD18, 4.47 (q, J = 7.0Hz, 2H), 3.00-3.00 (m,

[HPLC acidic], 483, (2.2) 1H), 1.65 (s, 6H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.06-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.66 (m, 2H). P197 4-(6- Method 2 11.06 (s, 1H),10.14 (s, 1H), 9.01 (d, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J =yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC127 and 8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H),8.45 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, yl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxamide INTD33, 1H),8.22-8.16 (m, 2H), 4.47 (q, J =

[UPLC acidic], 526, (1.31) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.79-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.60 (m,2H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.56-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.39 (t, J= 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.08-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.88- 0.80 (m, 2H). P198 2-(6- Method7 10.98 (s, 1H), 10.18 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H),8.49 (dd, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC136, 8.8,2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, yl)-4-methoxy-2-methylbutanamide[UPLC 1H), 8.23-8.16 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J =

acidic], 528, (1.36) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.14 (s, 3H),3.03-294 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.67 (s, 3H),1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.04-0.94 (m, 2H), 0.73-0.64 (m, 2H). P199N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)- Method 7 11.03 (s, 1H), 10.16(s, 1H), 9.06-8.99 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-(6- using (m, 1H), 8.86-8.82 (m,1H), 8.52-8.45 (methylsulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTC136, (m, 1H), 8.35 (s,1H), 8.27-8.23 (m, yl)butanamide [HPLC 1H), 8.22-8.14 (m, 2H), 4.48 (q,J =

acidic], 502, (1.98) 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.42-3.27 (m, 5H), 3.17-3.12 (m, 3H),2.49-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.37-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.68-1.62 (m, 3H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H). P200 2-(6- Method 10 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.62 (d, J = 2.4 Hz,1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 9.10 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC133 and 8.65(s, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, yl)-2-fluorobutanamide INTD33, 1H),8.34 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J =

[UPLC acidic], 502, (1.47) 8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),3.20-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.36 (m, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.23-0.89 (m, 7H). P201 2-(6- Method 10 11.00 (s, 2H), 9.06 (d, J = 2.4Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.49(dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC132and 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.22- yl)butanamide INTD33, 8.19(m, 2H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),

[HPLC acidic], 484, (2.15) 4.07 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.13 (m, 1H),2.19-2.08 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.18-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.87 (m, 5H). P202 2-(6- Method 10 11.02 (s,1H), 10.37 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-using 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 2H),yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC132 and 8.15-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.81-7.72(m, 2H), yl)phenyl)butanamide INTD18, 4.47 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.85(dd, J =

[HPLC acidic], 483, (2.22) 8.4, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.07 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.04 (m,2H), 1.02-0.84 (m, 5H). P203 2-(6- Method 7 11.12 (s, 1H), 10.71 (s,1H), 9.10 (dd, J = (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 2.4, 0.8Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.53 (dd,yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC137 J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.45 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, yl)-2-methoxyacetamide [HPLC 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H),8.18 (d, J = 8.7 Hz,

acidic], 486, (1.98) 1H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.48(s, 3H), 3.12-3.02 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.12-0.96 (m, 2H),0.93-0.73 (m, 2H). P204 2-(6- Method 10 11.13 (s, 1H), 10.38 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 8.46 (s, 1H),8.29 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), yl)-N-(4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)-INTC134 and 8.14-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.81 (m, 2H), 2-methoxyacetamideINTD18, 5.08 (s, 1H), 4.48 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),

[HPLC acidic], 485, (2.05) 3.48 (s, 3H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.40 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.11-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.87- 0.73 (m, 2H). P205 2-(6- Method 211.13 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H), 9.08 (dd, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s,1H), 8.58 (s, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC129 and 1H),8.53 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.27 yl)-2-methoxypropanamide INTD33,(s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.13 (dd, J = 8.8,

[HPLC acidic], 500, (2.16) 0.8 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.31(s, 3H), 3.12-3.05 (m, 1H), 1.85 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.15-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.98-0.83 (m, 2H). P205a Singleenantiomer-stereochemistry Method 2 11.13 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H), 9.08(dd, J = unassigned using 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 2-(6-INTC129 and 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.27(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD33, (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.13(dd, J = 8.8, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- Chiral IC4 0.8Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), yl)-2-methoxypropanamide (4.40), 3.31(s, 3H), 3.12-3.05 (m, 1H), 1.85 (s,

[HPLC acidic], 500, (2.16) 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.04 (m,2H), 0.98-0.83 (m, 2H). P205b Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 211.13 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H), 9.08 (dd, J = unassigned using 2.4, 0.8 Hz,1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 2-(6- INTC129 and 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = 8.8,2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD33, (s, 1H),8.26 (s, 1H), 8.13 (dd, J = 8.8,yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- Chiral IC4 0.8 Hz, 1H), 4.49(q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), yl)-2-methoxypropanamide (5.04), 3.31 (s, 3H),3.12-3.05 (m, 1H), 1.85 (s,

[HPLC acidic], 500, (2.16) 3H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.04 (m,2H), 0.98-0.83 (m, 2H). P206 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 1011.25 (s, 1H), 10.61 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), unassigned using 9.10 (d, J =2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 2-(6- INTC133 and 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J =8.7, 2.4 Hz, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD33, 1H), 8.34 (s,1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J =yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- Chiral IC5 8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.49(q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), yl)-2-fluorobutanamide (12.55), 3.19-3.10 (m, 1H),2.58-2.34 (m, 2H),

[HPLC acidic], 502, (2.27) 1.40 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.23-0.91 (m, 7H).P207 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 10 11.25 (s, 1H), 10.61(d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), unassigned using 9.10 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s,1H), 2-(6- INTC133 and 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.4 Hz,(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD33, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s,1H), 8.12 (d, yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- Chiral IC5 J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), yl)-2-fluorobutanamide (19.98),3.19-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.58-2.34 (m, 2H),

[HPLC acidic], 502, (2.27) 1.40 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.20-0.90 (m, 7H).P208 2-(4- Method 6 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.93 (s, 1H), 9.07 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-2- using 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H),8.49 (dd, J = yl)-N-(5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2- INTC143, 8.7,2.4 Hz, 2H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J = yl)butanamide [UPLC 8.7 Hz, 1H),6.84 (s, 1H), 4.49 (q, J = acidic], 484, 7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.15-4.06 (m, 1H),3.26-

(1.32) 3.13 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.10-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.96 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 0.94-0.88 (m, 2H). P209N-(1-(2- Method 1 11.16 (s, 1H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.47 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H),8.33 (s, 1H), yl)cyclopropyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- INTC156 and 8.09(s, 1H), 8.07 (dd, J = 4.7, 1.5 Hz, 2-fluorobenzamide INTD74, 1H),7.85-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.09 (m,

[UPLC acidic], 499, (1.32) 1H), 4.51 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.16-3.08 (m,1H), 1.66 (q, J = 4.3 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.40-1.36 (m,2H), 1.12- 1.00 (m, 4H). P210 N-(1-(2- Method 7 11.31 (s, 1H), 9.38 (d,J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.19 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), yl)propyl)-5-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC163,8.74-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.56 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, yl)picolinamide [UPLC 1H), 8.38(s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,

acidic], 484, (1.36) 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.94 (m, 1H),4.52 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32- 3.24 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.43(t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18-0.89 (m, 7H). P211 N-(1-(2- Method 1Methanol-d4, 9.22-9.14 (m, 1H), 8.99-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.92 (m, 1H), 8.51-8.46 (m,2H), 7.92- yl)propyl)-2-fluoro-4-(5- INTC162 and 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.69(m, 2H), 7.07 (trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)benzamide INTD78, (d, J =5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.99 (m, 1H),

[HPLC Basic], 524, (1.8) 3.32-3.23 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.01 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.84(m, 1H), 1.31-1.20 (m, 2H), 1.08 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.05-0.93 (m, 2H),2 × N—H not observed. P212 4-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-(2- Method 1Methanol-d4, 8.90-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.70-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC162 and 8.60 (m, 1H),8.55-8.45 (m, 1H), 8.27- yl)propyl)-2-fluorobenzamide INTD76 8.23 (m,1H), 7.91-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.70-

[HPLC Basic], 490 ³⁵Cl isotope, (1.68) 7.63 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.03 (m, 1H),5.09- 5.01 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.23 (m, 1H), 2.16- 2.02 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.85 (m,1H), 1.33- 1.22 (m, 2H), 1.07 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H), 1.04-0.95 (m, 2H), 2× N—H not observed. P213 N-(1-(2- Method 1 Methanol-d4, 9.17 (d, J = 2.1Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.96-8.92 (m, 1H),8.50 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, yl)propyl)-4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin- INTC162and 1H), 8.47-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.11-8.07 (m, 3-yl)benzamide INTD77, 2H),7.93-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, J = 5.2 Hz,

[HPLC Basic], 506, (1.76) 1H), 5.10-4.98 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.22 (m, 1H),2.17-2.06 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.34-1.18 (m, 2H), 1.08 (t, J =7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.03-0.88 (m, 2H), 2 × N—H not observed. P2144-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-(2- Method 1 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.98-8.95 (m,1H), 8.92- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- INTC162 and 8.86 (m,1H), 8.68 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), yl)propyl)benzamide INTD79 8.59-8.48 (m,1H), 8.36 (t, J = 2.2 Hz,

[HPLC Basic], 472 ³⁵Cl isotope, (1.64) 1H), 8.10-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.98-7.90(m, 2H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 4.96-4.82 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.23 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.78(m, 2H), 1.19-0.68 (m, 7H). P215 N-(1-(2- Method 7 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.12(d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 9.00(s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC164, 8.53-8.44 (m, 2H), 8.36(s, 1H), 7.84 (d, (trifluoromethyl)benzamide [UPLC J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.17(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),

acidic], 551, (1.44) 4.88-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.51 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),3.37-3.33 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.43 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.21-1.03 (m, 4H), 1.00 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P216 N-(1-(2-Method 7 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.89 (d, J =(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J =5.1 Hz, 1H), yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC165, 8.32 (s,1H), 8.09-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.80- fluorobenzamide [HPLC 7.77 (m, 1H), 7.16(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),

acidic], 501, (2.18) 4.89-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.50 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H),3.30-3.25 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.41 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.06-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.99 (t, J = 7.3 Hz,3H). P217 N-(1-(2- Method 7 11.25 (s, 1H), 9.72 (s, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H),(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using 8.98 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),8.56 (d, J = yl)propyl)-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin- INTC166, 5.2 Hz,1H), 8.35-8.31 (m, 2H), 8.16-8.11 2-yl)benzamide [HPLC (m, 2H), 7.16 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.95-

acidic], 507, (1.37) 4.84 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.05- 1.94 (m,1H), 1.93-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.16- 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.92 (m, 5H). P218N-(1-(2- Method 7 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.98-8.82 (m, 2H), 8.55(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.29-8.16 (m, 3H), yl)propyl)-4-(6-isopropoxypyrazin-2- INTC167, 8.07(d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.15 (d, J = yl)benzamide [UPLC 5.2 Hz, 1H),5.48-5.36 (m, 1H), 4.93-4.82

acidic], 497, (1.43) (m, 1H), 3.30-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.93 (m, 1H),1.93-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.40 (d, J = 6.1 Hz, 6H), 1.15-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.93 (m, 5H). P219 N-(1-(2- Method 7 11.24 (s, 1H), 8.98-8.86 (m, 2H),8.56 (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4- using (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),8.30 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2- INTC168, J = 8.3Hz, 2H), 8.09-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.16 yl)benzamide [UPLC (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),4.92-4.82 (m, 1H),

acidic], 483, (1.34) 4.51 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.22 (m, 1H),2.05-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H),1.16-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.93 (m, 5H). P220 N-(2-(2- Method 1 11.21 (s,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-using 8.54 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H),yl)butan-2-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)- INTC159 and 8.12-7.98 (m, 2H),7.77-7.73 (m, 1H), 2-fluorobenzamide INTD74, 7.18 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),4.51 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,

[UPLC acidic], 515, (1.46) 2H), 3.29-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.00 (m, 2H),1.63 (s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18-0.96 (m, 4H), 0.81 (t, J =7.4 Hz, 3H). P221 N-(2-(6- Method 1 10.96 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.83(s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.27(s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), yl)propan-2-yl)-2-fluoro-4-(6- INTC175 and8.06-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.63 (m, 1H), isopropoxypyrazin-2-yl)benzamideINTD81, 5.50-5.31 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.09 (m, 1H),

[HPLC acidic], 515, (2.3) 1.69 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H),1.15-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.99 (m, 2H). P222 N-(2-(6- Method 1 10.94 (s,1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 9.20 (s, 1H), (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2-using 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.33-8.27 (m, yl)propan-2-yl)-4-(6-INTC175 and 2H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.04 (m, 2H),(trifluoromethyl)pyrazin-2-yl)benzamide INTD75, 3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.73(s, 6H), 1.10-

[HPLC acidic], 507, (2.13) 1.00 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.77 (m, 2H). P223N-(1-(6- Method 1 11.04 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.90-8.85(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- using (m, 1H), 8.36-8.30 (m, 2H),8.22 (s, yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- INTC174 and 1H),8.09-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.74 (m, fluorobenzamide INTD74, 1H), 5.06-4.93(m, 1H), 4.51 (q, J = 7.0 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 501, (2.19) 2H), 3.25-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.77 (m, 2H),1.42 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.16- 1.10 (m, 2H), 1.08-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.98(t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). P224 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 111.04 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J = unassigned using 7.8 Hz, 1H),8.41-8.24 (m, 2H), 8.22 (s, N-(1-(6- INTC174 and 1H), 8.11-8.03 (m, 2H),7.82-7.72 (m, (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD74, 1H), 5.03-4.93(m, 1H), 4.51 (q, J = yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- Chiral IC47.0 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.79 fluorobenzamide (9.28), (m,2H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18-

[HPLC acidic], 501, (2.19) 1.09 (m, 2H), 1.09-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.98 (t, J =7.3 Hz, 3H). P225 Single enantiomer-stereochemistry Method 1 11.04 (s,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.88 (d, J = unassigned using 7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (s,1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), N-(1-(6- INTC174 and 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.03 (m, 2H),7.79- (cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrazin-2- INTD74, 7.74 (m, 1H),5.02-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.51 yl)propyl)-4-(6-ethoxypyrazin-2-yl)-2- ChiralIC4 (q, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.25-3.16 (m, 1H), fluorobenzamide (19.90),2.03-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.0 Hz,

[HPLC acidic], 501, (2.19) 3H), 1.18-1.11 (m, 2H), 1.11-1.02 (m, 2H),0.98 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H).

2-(2-(Cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamideP116

A solution of2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N-(5-(6-(prop-1-enyl)pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)propanamide P122 (77 mg, 0.161 mmol) inMeOH/DCM (4:1, 10 mL) was hydrogenated using the H-Cube flowhydrogenation apparatus (10% Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 25° C., 1mL/min). The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(12 g column, 50-100% EtOAc/iso-hexane) to afford2-(2-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(5-(6-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methylpropanamide(21 mg, 0.043 mmol, 27% yield) as a white solid. Rt 2.22 mins (HPLCacidic); m/z 482 (M+H)⁺ (EST); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.23 (s,1H), 10.15 (s, 1H), 9.10 (s, 1H), 9.03 (dd, J=2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d,J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (dd,J=8.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 1.61 (s,6H), 1.32 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 1.04-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.80-0.72 (m, 2H).

BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLES Biological Example 1 Human CTPS1 Enzyme Inhibition

The enzyme inhibitory activities of compounds invented against thetarget of interest were determined using the ADP-GIo™ Max assay(Promega, UK). Assays for human CTPS1 were performed in lx assay buffercontaining 50 mM Tris, 10 mM MgCl₂, 0.01% Tween-20, pH to 8.0accordingly. Finally, immediately before use, L-cysteine was added tothe lx assay buffer to a final concentration of 2 mM. All reagents arefrom Sigma-Aldrich unless specified otherwise. Human full length activeC-terminal FLAG-Hiss-tag CTPS1 (UniProtKB-P17812,CTPS[1-591]-GGDYKDDDDKGGHHHHHHHH) was obtained from Proterosbiostructures GmbH.

Assay Procedure

3× human CTPS1 protein was prepared in 1× assay buffer to the finalworking protein concentration required for the reaction. A 2 uL volumeper well of 3× human CTPS1 protein was mixed with 2 uL per well of 3xtest compound (compound prepared in lx assay buffer to an appropriatefinal 3× compound concentration respective to the concentration responsecurve designed for the compounds under test) for 10 minutes at 25° C.The enzymatic reaction was then initiated by addition of a 2 uL per wellvolume of a pre-mixed substrate mix (UltraPure ATP from ADP-GIoTM Maxkit (0.31 mM), GTP (0.034 mM), UTP (0.48 mM) and L-glutamine (0.186 mM))and the mixture was incubated for an appropriate amount of time withinthe determined linear phase of the reaction at 25° C. under sealed plateconditions with constant agitation at 500 revolutions per minute (rpm).ADP-Glo™ Max reagent was added for 60 minutes (6μL per well) andsubsequently ADP-Glo™ Max development reagent was added for 60 minutes(12 uL per well) prior to signal detection in a microplate reader(EnVision® Multilabel Reader, Perkin Elmer). Following each reagentaddition over the course of the assay, assay plates were pulsecentrifuged for 30 seconds at 500 rpm.

In all cases, the enzyme converts ATP to ADP and the ADP-Glo™ Maxreagent subsequently depletes any remaining endogenous ATP in thereaction system. The ADP-Glo™ Max detection reagent converts the ADPthat has been enzymatically produced back into ATP and using ATP as asubstrate together with luciferin for the enzyme luciferase, light isgenerated which produces a detectable luminescence. The luminescentsignal measured is directly proportional to the amount of ADP producedby the enzyme reaction and a reduction in this signal upon compoundtreatment demonstrates enzyme inhibition. The percentage inhibitionproduced by each concentration of compound was calculated using theequation shown below:

${\%{Inhibition}} = {1 - {\frac{( {{Mean}_{Min} - {Mean}_{inh}} )}{( {{Mean}_{Min} - {Mean}_{Max}} )} \times 100}}$

Percentage inhibition was then plotted against compound concentration,and the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC₅₀) was determined from theresultant concentration-response curve.

The data for all compounds of formula (I) tested are presented below.

TABLE 18 Human CTPS1 Enzyme Inhibition data grouped by potency range (±indicates IC₅₀ in the range of >10 to 20 micromolar, + indicates IC₅₀ inthe range >1 to 10 micromolar, ++ indicates IC₅₀ in the range >0.1 to 1micromolar, +++ indicates IC₅₀ of ≤0.1 micromolar) P CTPS1 P1 ++ P2 +++P3 +++ P4 ++ P5 + P6 ++ P7 ++ P8 +++ P9 +++ P10 +++ P11 +++ P12 +++ P13++ P14 ++ P15 + P16 ++ P17 + P18 +++ P19 +++ P20 +++ P21 +++ P22 ++ P23++ P24 ++ P25 ++ P26 ++ P27 +++ P28 ++ P29 + P30 +++ P31 +++ P32 +++ P33+++ P34 +++ P35 ++ P36 + P37 +++ P38 +++ P39 +++ P40 ++ P41 +++ P42 +P43 ++ P44 ++ P45 ++ P46 ++ P47 +++ P48 ++ P49 +++ P50 + P51 ++ P52 ++P53 ++ P54 ++ P55 +++ P56 ++ P57 ++ P58 ++ P59 + P60 + P61 + P62 + P63 ±P64 +++ P65 +++ P66 ++ P67 +++ P68 ++ P69 ++ P70 + P71 + P72 ++ P73 ++P74 ++ P75 ++ P76 ++ P77 + P78 ++ P79 ++ P80 ++ P81 +++ P82 + P83 +++P84 ++ P85 ++ P86 + P87 +++ P88 +++ P89 +++ P90 ++ P91 ++ P92 ++ P93 +P94 +++ P95 +++ P96 +++ P97 +++ P98 +++ P99 ++ P100 ++ P101 ++ P102 ++P103 ++ P104 ++ P105 +++ P106 +++ P107 +++ P108 +++ P109 ++ P110 +++P111 ++ P112 +++ P113 +++ P114 +++ P115 +++ P116 ++ P117 +++ P118 +++P122 ++ P123 ++ P124 ++ P125 ++ P126 +++ P128 ++ P129 ++ P130 ++ P131 ++P132 ++ P133 + P134 ++ P135 ++ P136 +++ P137 +++ P138 ++ P139 ++ P140 ++P141 ++ P142 ++ P143 +++ P144 +++ P145 +++ P146 +++ P147 ++ P148 +++P149 +++ P150 +++ P151 +++ P152 +++ P153 +++ P154 +++ P155 +++ P156 +++P157 +++ P158 ++ P159 +++ P160 +++ P161 +++ P162 +++ P163 +++ P164 +++P165 +++ P166 +++ P167 ++ P168 ++ P169 ++ P170 ++ P171 + P172 ++ P173+++ P174 + P175 + P176 + P177 + P178 + P179 + P180 + P181 + P182 ++ P183++ P184 ++ P185 + P186 +++ P187 ++ P188 +++ P189 + P190 ++ P191 ++P192 + P193 + P194 58.6 uM P195 +++ P196 +++ P197 +++ P198 +++ P199 ++P200 +++ P201 +++ P202 +++ P203 +++ P204 +++ P205 +++ P206 +++ P207 +++P208 +++ P209 ++ P210 ++ P211 ++ P212 ++ P213 ++ P214 ++ P215 ++ P216+++ P217 ++ P218 +++ P219 ++ P220 ++ P221 ++ P222 ++ P223 ++ P224 ++P225 +++

All compounds of the invention which have been tested were found todemonstrate inhibition of CTPS1 enzyme in this assay. Consequently,these compounds may be expected to have utility in the inhibition ofCTPS1. The compounds of the invention are also expected to have utilityas research tools, for example, for use in CTPS assays.

Biological Example 2 RapidFire/MS-Based Enzyme Selectivity Assays

Human CTPS1 versus CTPS2 Selectivity Assessment by RapidFire/MSAnalysis.

The enzyme inhibitory activities against each target isoform of interestmay be determined for the compounds of the invention using an optimisedRapidFire high-throughput mass spectrometry (RF/MS) assay format. RF/MSassays for both human CTPS1 and CTPS2 may be performed in assay bufferconsisting of 50 mM HEPES (Merck), 20 mM MgCl₂, 5 mM KCl, 1 mM DTT,0.01% Tween-20, pH to 8.0 accordingly. Human full-length activeC-terminal FLAG-His-tag CTPS1 (UniProtKB-P17812,CTPS[1-591]-GGDYKDDDDKGGHHHHHHHH) may be obtained from Proterosbiostructures GmbH. Human full length active C-terminal FLAG-His-Avitagged CTPS2 (UniProtKB—Q9NRF8, CTPS2[1-586]-DYKDDDDKHHHHHHGLNDIFEAQKIEWHE) may be obtained from Harker Bio.

Assay Procedure

Human CTPS (1 or 2) protein may be prepared in lx assay buffer to thefinal working protein concentration required for the reaction. A 2 uLvolume per well of 2× CTPS (1 or 2) protein may be mixed with 40 nL ofcompound using acoustic (ECHO) delivery and incubated for 10 minutes at25° C. Each isoform enzymatic reaction may be subsequently initiated byaddition of 2 uL per well of a 2× substrate mix in assay buffer. ForhCTPS1: ATP (0.3 mM), UTP (0.2 mM), GTP (0.07 mM) and L-glutamine (0.1mM). For hCTPS2: ATP (0.1 mM), UTP (0.04 mM), GTP (0.03 mM) andL-glutamine (0.1 mM). Each mixture may be incubated for an appropriateamount of time per isoform within the determined linear phase of thereaction at 25° C. A 60 uL volume of stop solution (1% formic acid with0.5uM ¹³C₉-¹⁵N₃-CTP in H₂O) may be added and the plate immediatelyheat-sealed and centrifuged for 10 minutes at 4,000 rpm. Followingcentrifugation, plates may be loaded onto the Agilent RapidFiremicrofluidic solid phase extraction system coupled to an AP14000 triplequadrupole mass spectrometer (RF/MS) for analysis.

In all cases, the enzyme converts UTP to CTP. Highly specific andsensitive multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) MS methods may be optimisedfor the detection of the enzymatic reaction product, CTP, and the stableisotope labelled product standard ¹³C₉—¹⁵N₃-CTP. Readout for dataanalysis may be calculated as the ratio between the peak area of theproduct CTP and the internal standard ¹³C₉—¹⁵N₃-CTP. For data reporting,the following equation may be used:

$R = \frac{P}{IS}$

(R=ratio/readout, P=product signal area, IS=internal standard signalarea)

For each screening plate, the means of the negative (DMSO) and positivecontrol values were used for the calculation of the respective assaywindow (S/B) and Z′ values. The median of the respective control valueswas used for calculation of percent inhibition according to thefollowing equation:

$I = {\frac{R_{neg} - R_{sample}}{\lbrack {R_{neg} - R_{pos}} \rbrack}\%}$

(I=Inhibition, R_(neg)=median of negative control readout values,R_(pos)=median of positive control readout values, R_(sample)=samplereadout value)

Percentage inhibition was then plotted against compound concentration,and the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC₅₀) was determined from theresultant concentration-response curve.

Fold selectivity between CTPS1 and CTPS2 was subsequently calculatedaccording to the following equation:

${{Fold}{selectivity}} = \frac{{{CTPS}2}{IC}_{50}}{{{CTPS}1}{IC}_{50}}$

Certain compounds of formula (I) were tested in the assay above. Thedata for all compounds tested are presented below.

TABLE 19 Selectivity data split into grouping of 2-30 fold (+), >30-60fold (++) or >60 fold (+++) P Selectivity P1 + P2 +++ P9 +++ P12 ++ P16++ P18 ++ P21 ++ P31 +++ P34 + P38 + P39 + P59 + P65 ++ P68 ++ P70 + P74++ P76 ++ P83 +++ P87 ++ P88 +++ P89 +++ P95 + P96 + P98 +++ P103 + P105++ P108 +++ P110 ++ P112 ++ P113 + P114 +++ P115 +++ P118 +++ P125 ++P128 + P132 ++ P136 +++ P143 +++ P145 +++ P146 +++ P151 +++ P155 +P158 + P159 +++ P161 + P162 ++ P163 +++ P164 + P188 ++ P191 ++ P195 +++P196 +++ P197 +++ P198 +++ P200 ++ P201 +++ P202 +++ P205a +++ P205b ++P206 +++ P207 + P216 +++ P221 + P222 +

All compounds tested in the assay described in Biological Example 2 werefound to have at least 2 fold selectivity for CTPS1 over CTPS2, withmany compounds having a selectivity for CTPS1 of over 60 fold. Inparticular, these compounds may be expected to have utility in thetreatment of diseases whereby a selective CTPS1 compound is beneficial.

Throughout the specification and the claims which follow, unless thecontext requires otherwise, the word ‘comprise’, and variations such as‘comprises’ and ‘comprising’, will be understood to imply the inclusionof a stated integer, step, group of integers or group of steps but notto the exclusion of any other integer, step, group of integers or groupof steps.

The application of which this description and claims forms part may beused as a basis for priority in respect of any subsequent application.The claims of such subsequent application may be directed to any featureor combination of features described herein. They may take the form ofproduct, composition, process, or use claims and may include, by way ofexample and without limitation, the claims which follow.

All publications, including but not limited to patents and patentapplications, cited in this specification are herein incorporated byreference as if each individual publication were specifically andindividually indicated to be incorporated by reference herein as thoughfully set forth.

Clauses of the Invention

Clause 1. A compound of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃,        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is        optionally substituted by CH₃, or CF₃;    -   R₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl or        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo, CH₃, OCH₃, CF₃ or OCF₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH,        C₁₋₆haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄        and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached        form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C ₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo,            OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,            OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₁₋₆alkyl and NR₂₁R₂₂ ;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to An in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, Cl, C₁₋₂alkyl, CF₃, OCH₃ or CN;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,        C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,        hydroxy, C₁₋₄alkylOH, SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl, C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂,        NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl or NR₂₃R₂₄; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₁₂ may additionally be selected from CN, OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂ and            a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one nitrogen located at            the point of attachment to Ar2, or R₁₂ together with a            nitrogen atom to which it is attached forms an N-oxide            (N⁺—O⁻);    -   R₁₃ is H or halo;    -   R₂₁ is H, C₁₋₅alkyl, C(O)C₁₋₅alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₅alkyl;    -   R₂₂ is H or CH₃;    -   R₂₃ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl; and    -   R₂₄ is H or C₁₋₂alkyl;

or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Clause 2. A compound according to clause 1 which is a compound offormula:

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, halo, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Clause 3. A compound according to clause 1 of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   R₁ is C₁₋₆alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl,        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Clause 4. A compound according to clause 1 of formula (I):

wherein

-   -   A is an amide linker having the following structure: —C(═O)NH—        or —NHC(═O)—;    -   X is N or CH;    -   Y is N or CR₂;    -   Z is N or CR₃,        -   with the proviso that when at least one of X or Z is N, Y            cannot be N;    -   R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted by CH₃;    -   R₂ is H, C₁₋₂alkyl or C₁₋₂haloalkyl;    -   R₃ is H, halo or CH₃;        -   wherein at least one of R₂ and R₃ is H;    -   R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl or        C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon        atom to which they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or        C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl; and        -   when A is —NHC(═O)—:        -   R₄ and R₅ may additionally be selected from halo and            OC₁₋₆alkyl;    -   Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl;    -   Ar2 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in        the para position relative to the amide;    -   R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₂haloalkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,        OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN;    -   R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃;    -   R₁₂ is attached to Ar2 in the ortho or meta position relative to        Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo, C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,        OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl,        OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN or C₂₋₄alkenyl; and    -   R₁₃ is H;    -   or a salt and/or solvate thereof and/or derivative thereof.

Clause 5. The compound according to clause 1 or 4 wherein A is—C(═O)NH—.

Clause 6. The compound according to clause 1 or 4 wherein A is—NHC(═O)—.

Clause 7. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 6wherein X is N.

Clause 8. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 6wherein X is CH.

Clause 9. The compound according to any one of clauses 1, 4 to 6 or 8wherein Y is N.

Clause 10. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 8wherein Y is CR₂.

Clause 11. The compound according to any one of clauses 1, 4 to 8 or 10wherein Z is N.

Clause 12. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 10wherein Z is CR₃.

Clause 13. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 12wherein X is N, Y is CR₂ and Z is N.

Clause 14. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 12wherein X is N, Y is CR₂ and Z is CR₃.

Clause 15. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 12wherein X is CH, Y is N and Z is CR₃.

Clause 16. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 12wherein X is CH, Y is CR₂ and Z is CR₃.

Clause 17. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 4 to 12wherein X is CH, Y is CR₂ and Z is N.

Clause 18. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 17 whereinR₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl.

Clause 19. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 17 whereinR₁ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted by CH₃.

Clause 20. The compound according to clause 19 wherein R₁ isC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl.

Clause 21. The compound according to clause 19 wherein R₁ isC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkyl is substituted by CH₃.

Clause 22. The compound according to any one of clauses 19 to 21 whereinR₁ is C₃₋₅cycloalkyl optionally substituted by CH₃.

Clause 23. The compound according to any one of clauses 19 to 21 whereinR₁ is C₁alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl optionally substituted by CH₃.

Clause 24. The compound according to any one of clauses 19 to 21 whereinR₁ is C₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl optionally substituted by CH₃.

Clause 25. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 24 whereinR₁ is cyclopropyl, cyclopropyl substituted by CH₃ at the point ofattachment, cyclobutyl, methyl or ethyl.

Clause 26. The compound according to clause 25 wherein R₁ iscyclopropyl, methyl or ethyl.

Clause 27. The compound according to clause 26 wherein R₁ iscyclopropyl.

Clause 28. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 17 whereinR₁ is CF₃.

Clause 29. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is H.

Clause 30. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is halo, such as F, CI or Br e.g. Cl or Br.

Clause 31. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is C₁₋₂alkyl such as CH₃.

Clause 32. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is OC₁₋₂alkyl such as OCH₃.

Clause 33. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is C₁₋₂haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Clause 34. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 28 whereinR₂ is OC₁₋₂haloalkyl such as OCF₃.

Clause 35. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is H.

Clause 36. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is halo.

Clause 37. The compound according to clause 36 wherein R₃ is fluoro.

Clause 38. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is CH₃.

Clause 39. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is OCH₃.

Clause 40. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is CF₃.

Clause 41. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 34 whereinR₃ is OCF₃.

Clause 42. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 41 whereinat least one of R₂ and R₃ is H.

Clause 43. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is H.

Clause 44. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl.

Clause 45. The compound according to clause 44 wherein R₄ is methyl orethyl.

Clause 46. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is C₁₋₆alkylOH.

Clause 47. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is C₁₋₆haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Clause 48. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is 2alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl.

Clause 49. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 50. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl.

Clause 51. The compound according to clause 50 wherein R₄ isC₂alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl.

Clause 52. The compound according to clause 51 wherein R₄ is CH₂CH₂OCH₃.

Clause 53. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is halo.

Clause 54. The compound according to clause 53 wherein R₄ is fluoro.

Clause 55. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 42wherein R₄ is OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as OC₁₋₄haloalkyl.

Clause 56. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 42wherein R₄ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl.

Clause 57. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 42wherein R₄ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 58. The compound according to any one of clauses 1, 4 or 6 to 42wherein R₄ is OC₁₋₆alkyl, in particular OC₁₋₄alkyl.

Clause 59. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 42wherein R₄ is N R₂₁R₂₂.

Clause 60. The compound according to clause 59 wherein R₂₁ is H, CH₃,C(O)CH₃, C(O)OCH₃ or C(O)Otert-butyl.

Clause 61. The compound according to clause 59 wherein R₂₂ is H or CH₃such as H.

Clause 62. The compound according to any one of clauses 59 to 61 whereinR₂₁ is C(O)OCH₃ and R₂₂ is H, R₂₁ is C(O)CH₃ and R₂₂ is H, R₂₁ and R₂₂are both CH₃, or R₂₁ and R₂₂ are both H.

Clause 63. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH, C₁₋₆haloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom towhich they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 64. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ is halo, OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₁₋₆alkyl or NR₂₁R₂₂.

Clause 65. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is H.

Clause 66. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₁₋₆alkyl.

Clause 67. The compound according to clause 66 wherein R₅ is methyl orethyl.

Clause 68. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₁₋₆alkylOH.

Clause 69. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₁₋₆haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Clause 70. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl.

Clause 71. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 72. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, such as C₂alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl e.g.CH₂CH₂OCH₃.

Clause 73. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is halo.

Clause 74. The compound according to clause 73 wherein R₅ is fluoro.

Clause 75. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 64wherein R₅ is OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, such as OC₁₋₄haloalkyl.

Clause 76. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 64wherein R₅ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl.

Clause 77. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 64wherein R₅ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 78. The compound according to any one of clauses 1, 4 or 6 to 64wherein R₅ is OC₁₋₆alkyl, in particular OC₁₋₄alkyl.

Clause 79. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 64wherein R₅ is NR₂₁R₂₂.

Clause 80. The compound according to clause 79 wherein R₂₁ is H, CH₃,C(O)CH₃, C(O)OCH₃ or C(O)Otert-butyl.

Clause 81. The compound according to clause 79 wherein R₂₂ is H or CH₃such as H.

Clause 82. The compound according to any one of clauses 79 to 81 whereinR₂₁ is C(O)OCH₃ and R₂₂ is H, R₂₁ is C(O)CH₃ and R₂₂ is H, R₂₁ and R₂₂are both CH₃, or R₂₁ and R₂₂ are both H.

Clause 83. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆alkylOH, C₁₋₆haloalkyl,C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl,C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom towhich they are attached form a C₃₋₆cycloalkyl or C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl.

Clause 84. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 64 whereinR₅ is halo, OC₁₋₆haloalkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆cycloalkyl,OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, OC₁₋₆alkyl or NR₂₁R₂₂.

Clause 85. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ and R₅ are both H.

Clause 86. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ and R₅ are both methyl.

Clause 87. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ and R₅ are both ethyl.

Clause 88. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ and R₅ are both fluoro.

Clause 89. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ is ethyl and R₅ is H.

Clause 90. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ is fluoro and R₅ is ethyl.

Clause 91. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 84 whereinR₄ is CH₂CH₂OCH₃ and R₅ is H.

Clause 92. The compound according to any one of clauses 89 to 91 whereinR₄ and R₅ are arranged in an S configuration.

Clause 93. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached forma C₃₋₆cycloalkyl.

Clause 94. The compound according to clause 93 wherein R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form acyclopropyl ring or a cyclopentyl ring, such as a cyclopentyl ring.

Clause 95. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 42 whereinR₄ and R₅ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached forma C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl, such as heterocyclohexyl, such astetrahydropyranal.

Clause 96. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 95 whereinAr1 is phenyl.

Clause 97. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 95 whereinAr1 is 2-pyridyl.

Clause 98. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 95 whereinAr1 is 3-pyridyl.

Clause 99. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 98 whereinAr2 is 3-pyridyl.

Clause 100. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 98 whereinAr2 is 2,5-pyrazinyl.

Clause 101. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is H.

Clause 102. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is halo such as fluoro or chloro.

Clause 103. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is C₁₋₃alkyl.

Clause 104. The compound according to clause 103 wherein R₁₀ isC₁₋₂alkyl such as CH₃.

Clause 105. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is C₁₋₂haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Clause 106. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is OC₁₋₂alkyl such as OCH₃.

Clause 107. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is OC₁₋₂haloalkyl such as OCF₃.

Clause 108. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 100wherein R₁₀ is CN.

Clause 109. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is H.

Clause 110. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is F.

Clause 111. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is Cl.

Clause 112. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is C₁₋₂alkyl.

Clause 113. The compound according to clause 112 wherein R₁₁ is CH₃.

Clause 114. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is CF₃.

Clause 115. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is OCH₃.

Clause 116. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 108wherein R₁₁ is CN.

Clause 117. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is H.

Clause 118. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is halo such as fluoro or chloro.

Clause 119. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C₁₋₄alkyl such as CH₃.

Clause 120. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C₂₋₄alkenyl.

Clause 121. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl such asC₀alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl.

Clause 122. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is OC₁₋₄alkyl such as methoxy, ethoxy or isopropoxy.

Clause 123. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl such asOC₀alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl.

Clause 124. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C₁₋₄haloalkyl such as CF₃.

Clause 125. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is OC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as OCH₂CF₃ or OCHF₂.

Clause 126. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is OH.

Clause 127. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C₁₋₄alkylOH.

Clause 128. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is SO₂C₁₋₂alkyl.

Clause 129. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is NHC(O)C₁₋₃alkyl.

Clause 130. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is NR₂₃R₂₄.

Clause 131. The compound according to clause 130 wherein R₂₃ is H orC₁₋₂alkyl such as H or CH₃.

Clause 132. The compound according to clause 130 or 131 wherein R₂₄ is Hor C₁₋₂alkyl such as CH₃ or ethyl.

Clause 133. The compound according to any one of clauses 130 to 132wherein R₂₃ is H and R₂₄ is ethyl; or R₂₃ is CH₃ and R₂₄ is CH₃.

Clause 134. The compound according to any one of clauses 1, 4 or 6 to116 wherein R₁₂ is CN.

Clause 135. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 116wherein R₁₂ is OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂.

Clause 136. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 116wherein R₁₂ is a C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl comprising one nitrogen located atthe point of attachment to Ar2.

Clause 137. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 or 6 to 116wherein R₁₂ together with a nitrogen atom to which it is attached formsan N-oxide (N⁺—O⁻).

Clause 138. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 116wherein R₁₂ is C(O)N(C₁₋₂alkyl)₂.

Clause 139. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 138wherein R₁₃ is H.

Clause 140. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 138wherein R₁₃ is halo such as fluoro or chloro e.g. fluoro.

Clause 141. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 140 whenR₁ is methyl, at least one of R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ is otherthan H.

Clause 142. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 141wherein at least one, such as only one, nitrogen atom in any of theC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl rings, such as only one of the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkylrings is substituted, for example by C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)H, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)OC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)OBz, C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkyl,C(O)NHC₁₋₄alkylaryl such as C(O)NHBz, an Fmoc group, C(O)C₁₋₄haloalkyl,C(O)OC₁₋₄haloalkyl or C(O)NHC₁₋₄haloalkyl such as C(O)OtBu.

Clause 143. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 141wherein all nitrogen atoms in all C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl rings are notsubstituted.

Clause 144. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 143wherein at least one, such as only one, sulphur atom in any of theC₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl rings, such as only one of the C₃₋₆heterocycloalkylrings is substituted, for example by one oxygen atom to form S═O or bytwo oxygen atoms to form S(O)₂.

Clause 145. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 143wherein all sulphur atoms in all C₃₋₆heterocycloalkyl rings are notsubstituted.

Clause 146. A compound of the examples P1 to P111.

Clause 147. A compound of the examples P112 to P115.

Clause 148. A compound of the examples P116 to P225.

Clause 149. A compound of the formula (II):

wherein R₁, R₃, R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clause and Ris H, C₁₋oalkyl (e.g. methyl and ethyl) or benzyl, or salts such aspharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 150. A compound of formula (III):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁₀, R₁₁ and R₁₂ are as defined in any precedingclause, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 151. A compound of formula (XX):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁ and R₁₂ are as defined in anypreceding clause and P is a nitrogen protecting group such aspara-methoxybenzyl, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts,thereof.

Clause 152. A compound of formula (XXIV):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁ and R₁₂ are as defined in anypreceding clause and P is a nitrogen protecting group such aspara-methoxybenzyl, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts,thereof.

Clause 153. A compound of formula (II):

wherein R₁, X, Y, Z, R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clauseand R is H, C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g. methyl and ethyl) or benzyl, or salts suchas pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 154. A compound of formula (III):

wherein R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ are as defined in any preceding clause, orsalts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 155. A compound of formula (XX):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁, X, Y, Z, R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ are asdefined in any preceding clause and P is a nitrogen protecting groupsuch as para-methoxybenzyl, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, thereof.

Clause 156. A compound of formula (XXIV):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁, X, Y, Z, R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ are asdefined in any preceding clause and P is a nitrogen protecting groupsuch as para-methoxybenzyl, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, thereof.

Clause 157. A compound of formula (XXXI):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, X, Y, Z, R₄, R₅, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ are as definedin any preceding clause, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, thereof.

Clause 158. A compound of formula (XXXXII):

wherein R₁, X, Y, Z, R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clause,or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 159. A compound of formula (XXXXIII):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂ and R₁₃ are as defined in any precedingclause, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 160. A compound of formula (LI):

wherein Ar1, Ar2, R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clause and Xis CI or Br, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts,thereof.

Clause 161. A compound of formula (LVIII):

wherein R₁, Ar1, X, Y, Z, R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any precedingclause, or salts such as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 162. A compound of INTC1 to INTC177, or salt such aspharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Clause 163. A compound of INTD1 to INTD86, or salt such aspharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Clause 164. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 161wherein each heterocycloalkyl is a fully saturated hydrocarbon ringcontaining the specified number of carbon atoms and may include thecarbon atom through which the cycloalkyl group is attached, wherein atleast one of the carbon atoms in the ring is replaced by a heteroatomsuch as N, S or O.

Clause 165. A compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148 or 164,for use as a medicament.

Clause 166. The compound according to clause 165, for use in theinhibition of CTPS1 in a subject.

Clause 167. The compound according to clause 165, for use in thereduction of T-cell and/or B-cell proliferation in a subject.

Clause 168. The compound according to clause 165, for use in thetreatment or prophylaxis of: inflammatory skin diseases such aspsoriasis or lichen planus; acute and/or chronic GVHD such as steroidresistant acute GVHD; acute lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS);systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis or cutaneous lupus; ortransplantation.

Clause 169. The compound according to clause 165, for use in thetreatment or prophylaxis of myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, andscleroderma/systemic sclerosis.

Clause 170. A method for the inhibition of CTPS1 in a subject, whichcomprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a compoundaccording to any one of clauses 1 to 148 or 164.

Clause 171. Use of a compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148or 164, in the manufacture of a medicament for the inhibition of CTPS1in a subject.

Clause 172. A compound according to clause 165, for use in the treatmentof cancer.

Clause 173. A method for treating cancer in a subject, by administeringto a subject in need thereof a compound according to any one of clauses1 to 148 or 164.

Clause 174. Use of a compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148or 164, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancerin a subject.

Clause 175. The compound according to clause 172, the method accordingto clause 173 or the use according to clause 174 wherein the cancer is ahaematological cancer.

Clause 176. The compound, method or use according to clause 175 whereinthe haematological cancer is selected from the group consisting of Acutemyeloid leukemia, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, B-cell acutelymphoblastic leukemia, Sweet Syndrome, T-cell Non-Hodgkins lymphoma(including natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, adult T-cellleukaemia/lymphoma, enteropathy type T-cell lymphoma, hepatosplenicT-cell lymphoma and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma), T-cell acutelymphoblastic leukemia, B-cell Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (including Burkittlymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma, Mantlecell lymphoma, Marginal Zone lymphoma), Hairy Cell Leukemia, Hodgkinlymphoma, Lymphoblastic lymphoma, Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma,Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, Multiple myeloma,Myelodysplastic syndrome, Plasma cell myeloma, Primary mediastinal largeB-cell lymphoma, chronic myeloproliferative disorders (such as chronicmyeloid leukemia, primary myelofibrosis, essential thrombocytemia,polycytemia vera) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Clause 177. The compound according to clause 172, the method accordingto clause 173 or the use according to clause 174 wherein the cancer is anon-haematological cancer such as bladder cancer, breast cancer,melanoma, neuroblastoma, malignant pleural mesothelioma, and sarcoma,such as breast cancer and melanoma.

Clause 178. The compound according to clause 165, for use in enhancingrecovery from vascular injury or surgery and reducing morbidity andmortality associated with neointima and restenosis in a subject.

Clause 179. A method for enhancing recovery from vascular injury orsurgery and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with neointimaand restenosis in a subject, by administering to a subject in needthereof a compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148 or 164.

Clause 180. Use of a compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148or 164, in the manufacture of a medicament for enhancing recovery fromvascular injury or surgery and reducing morbidity and mortalityassociated with neointima and restenosis in a subject.

Clause 181. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound accordingto any one of clauses 1 to 148 or 164.

Clause 182. The compound, method or use according to any one of clauses165 to 180, for administration to a human subject.

Clause 183. The compound, method, use or composition according to anyone of clauses 165 to 182, for administration in conjunction with afurther pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient or ingredients.

Clause 184. The compound, method, use or composition according to anyone of clauses 165 to 183, for topical administration to the skin, eyeor gut.

Clause 185. The compound according to any one of clauses 1 to 148 or164, which is in natural isotopic form.

Clause 186. A compound of formula (XXXIII):

wherein R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clause, alkyl isC₁₋₄alkyl such as methyl or ethyl e.g. methyl, or salts such aspharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

Clause 187. A compound of formula (XXXIV):

wherein R₄ and R₅ are as defined in any preceding clause, alkyl isC₁₋₄alkyl such as methyl or ethyl e.g. methyl, or salts such aspharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.

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1.-33. (canceled)
 34. A compound of formula (I):

wherein R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkylis optionally substituted by CH₃; R₃ is H, halo, or CH₃ R₄ and R₅ areeach independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆spirocycloalkyl; Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl; Ar2 is a6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in the paraposition relative to the amide; R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN; R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; R₁₂ is attached to Ar2in the ortho or meta position relative to Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo,C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,or OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, or a salt, solvate or salt and solvate-thereof. 35.The compound, salt, solvate or salt and solvate thereof according toclaim 34 wherein R₁ is C₃₋₅cycloalkyl optionally substituted by CH₃. 36.The compound, salt, solvate or salt and solvate thereof according toclaim 34 wherein R₃ is H.
 37. The compound, salt, solvate or salt andsolvate thereof according to claim 34 wherein R₄ is C₁₋₆alkyl.
 38. Thecompound, salt, solvate or salt and solvate thereof according to claim34 wherein R₅ is H, methyl or ethyl.
 39. The compound, salt, solvate orsalt and solvate thereof according to claim 34 wherein R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆spirocycloalkyl.
 40. The compound, salt, solvate or salt and solvatethereof according to claim 34 wherein Ar1 is phenyl or 2-pyridyl. 41.The compound, salt, solvate or salt and solvate thereof according toclaim 34 wherein R₁₀ is H, F, Cl, CH₃, O CH₃, OCF₃ or CN.
 42. Thecompound, salt, solvate or salt and solvate thereof according to claim34 wherein R₁₁ is H or F.
 43. The compound, salt, solvate or salt andsolvate thereof according to claim 34 wherein R₁₂ is H, F, Cl, CH₃,methoxy, ethoxy, isopropoxy, OC₀alkyleneC₃cycloalkyl, CN, CF₃, OCHF₂ orOCH₂CF₃.
 44. The compound according to claim 34 wherein Ar2 is 3-pyridylor 2,5-pyrazinyl.
 45. A compound of formula (I):

wherein R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkylis optionally substituted by CH₃; R₃ is H, halo or CH₃; R₄ and R₅ areeach independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆spirocycloalkyl; Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl; Ar2 is a6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in the paraposition relative to the amide; R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN; R¹¹ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and R¹² is attached toAr2 in the ortho or meta position relative to Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo,C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl, CN, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,or OC₁₋₄haloalkyl.
 46. A pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compoundof formula (I):

wherein R₁ is C₁₋₅alkyl or C₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅cycloalkyl which cycloalkylis optionally substituted by CH₃; R₃ is H, halo or CH₃; R₄ and R₅ areeach independently H, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₃alkyleneOC₁₋₃alkyl, or R₄ and R₅together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form aC₃₋₆spirocycloalkyl; Ar1 is a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl; Ar2 is a6-membered aryl or heteroaryl and is attached to Ar1 in the paraposition relative to the amide; R₁₀ is H, halo, C₁₋₂alkyl, OC₁₋₂alkyl,OC₁₋₂haloalkyl or CN; R₁₁ is H, F, CH₃ or OCH₃; and R₁₂ is attached toAr2 in the ortho or meta position relative to Ar1 and R₁₂ is H, halo,C₁₋₄alkyl, OC₁₋₄alkyl, OC₀₋₂alkyleneC₃₋₅-cycloalkyl, CN, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,or OC₁₋₄haloalkyl.